Genearl Operator - Halstead

Ferrero International S.A.; Halstead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food company in Halstead is seeking a General Operator to join its production team. You will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of machinery while maintaining high quality standards. Responsibilities include operating production equipment, supporting production line monitoring, and adhering to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. This permanent position includes a rotating shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Comfortable operating basic production machinery.
• Ability to follow health, safety, and hygiene requirements.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate basic production machinery.
• Support set-up and operation of production lines.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and teamwork.

Skills

Positive attitude

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Attention to quality and detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

As a General Operator at our Ferrero Halstead site, home to our Eat Natural products, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of our production operations. You will be responsible for safely operating basic machinery, supporting production line activities, and helping ensure our products consistently meet Ferrero’s high quality standards. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will contribute to efficient production while always putting safety, quality, and care at the heart of what you do.

This is a permanent role working on a rotating shift pattern of Mornings (6am–2pm) and Afternoons (2pm–10pm). Flexibility will be key to supporting changing production and operational demands.

Main Responsibilities:

In this role, you will support the safe and efficient operation of our production area, ensuring machinery and production lines run smoothly while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and teamwork.

Safely operate basic production machinery, including cutting machines, in line with standard operating procedures.

Support the set-up, operation, and ongoing monitoring of production lines, carrying out basic visual quality checks.

Follow all health, safety, and hygiene requirements while working closely with colleagues to achieve production targets.

About You:

You bring a positive, responsible approach to work and are comfortable operating in a manufacturing environment where safety, quality, and teamwork are essential.

You are comfortable working in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment and understand the importance of following procedures.

You take health and safety seriously and pay close attention to quality and detail.

You enjoy working as part of a team, are reliable, and are willing to learn and develop new skills.

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet‑packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.