Factory Operative – Exeter - £34,937.60 + Excellent Benefits

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Factory Operative in Exeter, where you'll play a vital role in producing high-quality animal feed. This hands-on position involves operating pressing and blending equipment, ensuring product quality, and maintaining safety standards. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, this market leader offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth. If you're a motivated team player with a passion for manufacturing, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Pension Options

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

B&Q Trade Card

Qualifications

• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment is essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate blending and pressing equipment to ensure quality output.
• Monitor product quality and maintain safe working practices.
• Perform routine maintenance and data input for production records.

Skills

Production Experience

Team Player

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Knowledge of Plant Processes

Tools

SAP

Job description

Factory Operative

Factory Operative – Exeter - £34,937.60 + Excellent Benefits

The Job:

We are currently recruiting for a Factory Operative to join our mill shift production team in Exeter. This is a hands-on role working across all production disciplines to ensure efficient and high-quality manufacturing output. As a fully trained mill operator, you will operate pressing and blending equipment within the mill, complete routine production tasks, and perform first-level fault finding and rectification on production plant machinery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate the blend and press plants to contribute to manufacturing output
• Monitor and maintain product quality standards at optimum output levels
• Ensure all safe working practices are followed at all times
• Maximise the efficient use of plant resources
• Handle data input for OEE, SAP, and production records
• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment and adhere to 5S working practices
• Perform routine plant maintenance as required

Hours & Shift Pattern:

• Full-time, 42 hours per week
• Salary based on a 12-hour continental shift pattern
• Current working hours: Monday – Friday, 8-hour rotating shifts
• Days: 06:00 – 14:00
• Lates: 14:00 – 22:00
• Nights: 22:00 – 06:00

The Company:

Our client is a market leader in the agricultural sector, producing high-quality animal feed for livestock farmers. With a strong focus on innovation, research, and sustainability, they provide a dynamic and progressive work environment for employees seeking career development and long-term opportunities.

The Candidate:

• Previous experience in a production/manufacturing environment
• Team player with a can-do attitude and strong self-motivation
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at different levels
• Some knowledge of plant processes
• Strong problem-solving skills

The Package:

• Salary: £34,937.60 per annum
• Employee Assistance Programme (support on a range of topics)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced pension options after 12 months (with increased employer contributions)
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• B&Q Trade Card (10% discount in-store and online)

Please email your CV to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, [e-mail].

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