Food Production Operative

TieTalent; Penrith; On-site; GBP 14,342 - 20,427; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Transport from Penrith

29 days' annual leave

Free onsite parking

Shopping discounts

Company Sick Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Health assurance scheme

Job summary

A well-established bakery in Lazonby is seeking a Food Production Operative. The role involves operating machinery, assembling food products, and adhering to quality standards within a team. Candidates must be physically fit and pay excellent attention to detail. This position offers various shifts, including weekends, and includes several benefits like annual leave and a referral bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak and understand English is essential.
• Must be physically fit and dexterous for manual handling tasks.
• Good communication and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Follow work instructions and recipes to complete tasks.
• Operate food production equipment safely.
• Ensure products meet quality standards.
• Report faults with machinery.

Skills

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Food Production Operative

Location: Lazonby, Cumbria

Salary: £12.62 per hour, plus 25% overtime rates

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time. We have several roles available; all worked over 8-hour shifts. Various shift patterns are available, and candidates must be able to work Saturdays on rotation.

About Us

We are an established family bakery with a taste for quality, having created delicious products for over 75 years. Our organisation produces baked goods for retail and food service, specialising in cake and sweet pastry tart products. We supply all major UK retailers with ambient Free From ranges and a number of leading Coffee Shop Chains with ambient and frozen ranges.

Job Overview

We are looking for a dedicated Gluten Free Production Operative to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating machinery and assembling food products in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to work effectively within a team to meet production goals.

Please note that the role involves heavy manual labour and standing for long periods of time; therefore physical strength and dexterity are important.

The Role

• Follow work instructions and recipes to complete tasks efficiently
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth production
• Operate food production equipment safely and effectively
• Work on different production lines as required
• Weighing and checking raw materials before production
• Ensuring correct product labelling and packaging
• Complete quality and safety paperwork as necessary
• Ensure products meet the required quality standards
• Reporting any faults or issues with machinery to supervisors

About You

• Physically fit and dexterous to perform manual handling tasks
• Ability to speak and understand English
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Able to maintain focus on repetitive tasks
• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexible with work duties and willing to adapt as needed

Benefits

• Free Transport to and from Lazonby from Penrith (depending on shift)
• 29 days' annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Free fruit/tea/coffee
• Free onsite parking
• Shopping discounts
• Company Sick Pay
• Refer a Friend Scheme - 1st BONUS £100, 2nd BONUS £300
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted cakes
• Health assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance program

Application Process

Bells of Lazonby is committed to equal opportunities for all. As an accredited Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, accepting job applications in various formats.

To apply for this exciting Food Production Operative opportunity, please click 'Apply' now!

Candidates with experience of roles such as Food Factory Worker, Food Production Worker, Process Operative, Machine Operator, Food Packaging Operative, Packing Operative, or Factory Operative will also be considered for this role.