Curing Operative, Curing Operative

Pilgrim's Europe; Redruth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Weekly pay

Staff sales discounts

Refer a Friend Scheme

Discounts on retail, cinema, travel

Life assurance policy

Long service award

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Europe in Redruth is seeking a Curing Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will organise tasks to meet production and quality targets, perform manual handling, and monitor product specs.

You will ensure traceability and documentation, while supporting health, safety, and hygiene standards and collaborating with Process Controllers and Line Leaders. We offer competitive pay, on-site parking, weekly pay, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Awareness
• H&S Awareness
• SSOW
• HACCP
• ILM Level 2
• NVQ Level 2

Responsibilities

• Organise and prioritise tasks to meet production, safety, and quality goals.
• Carry out manual handling and processing tasks.
• Check materials against quality standards.
• Monitor product temperature, weight, and stock usage in life rotation.
• Ensure traceability, proper documentation, and new product compliance.
• Support health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Report and help solve faults or process issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and problem-solving efforts.
• Operate machinery and handle equipment safely and responsibly.
• Work collaboratively with team members, Process Controllers, and Line Leaders.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Manual handling

Health & Safety

Food Safety

Learning mindset

Quality mindset

Career progression

Education

NVQ Level 2

ILM Level 2

HACCP

SSOW

H&S Awareness

Food Safety Awareness

Job description

Join Pilgrim’s Europe as a Curing Operator in Redruth.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Free on-site parking
• Weekly pay
• Access to occasional staff sales, offering discounted company products
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Discount on retail, cinema, travel and much more
• Life assurance policy
• Long service award

Shift patterns available

• Monday to Friday 05:30 - 14:30
• Monday to Friday 14:30 - 23:30

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and prioritise tasks to meet production, safety, and quality goals.
• Carry out manual handling and processing tasks.
• Check materials against quality standards.
• Monitor product temperature, weight, and stock usage in life rotation.
• Ensure traceability, proper documentation, and new product compliance.
• Support health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Report and help solve faults or process issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and problem-solving efforts.
• Operate machinery and handle equipment safely and responsibly.
• Work collaboratively with team members, Process Controllers, and Line Leaders.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong communication skills
• Teamwork and independent working ability
• Manual handling and practical skills
• Awareness of Health & Safety and Food Safety
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Quality and problem-solving mindset
• Potential to progress to Area Leader level

Qualifications (desirable, But Training Will Be Provided)

• Food Safety Awareness
• H&S Awareness
• SSOW
• HACCP
• ILM Level 2
• NVQ Level 2