General Operative

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Car Parking

Annual leave

EAP

Life Assurance

Meat discounts

Canteen

Loyalty rewards

Employee awards

Job summary

ABP UK, Perth site, is recruiting for a Packing Department General Operative. This is a full-time, permanent role with an early start (Mon-Fri, 06:00 am) and about 45 hours per week in a chilled production environment.

You will pack meat to customer specifications using various packaging machines, follow health and safety procedures, and work as part of a team in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential; full training provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial but full training will be given.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Positive can-do attitude with good time keeping.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Packing meat to customer specifications using various packaging and machinery.
• Working in a chilled environment.
• Following Health and Safety and hygiene procedures at all times.

Skills

Physical fitness

Team player

Communication skills

Timekeeping

Willingness to learn

Job description

Location: On site / Perth, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Food Processing | General Operative
Salary: Competitive salary

ABP UK is a major division of the ABP Food Group with factories in Ireland, UK and Europe, ABP`s commitment to excellence impacts on every aspect of its business. Our teams of experienced and reliable meat experts are passionate about building lasting partnerships in the European retail, manufacturing and food service sectors.

Our customers are the major multiples and high-profile caterers and require the best 365 days of the year. That means central packing and sophisticated distribution, a revolutionary supply chain in the industry which is being led and developed by ABP. Only well-resourced companies can compete for such business.

We want the best people to work for us and we know that a supportive and friendly working environment plays a key role in attracting and retaining employees. We promote the sharing of knowledge and invest strongly in training and development.

We currently have exciting opportunities available at our Perth Site in our Packing Department.

We have full time, permanent vacancies available with immediate start dates.

Working hours: Monday to Friday 06:00 am start until finish. Approx. 45 hours per week.

Pay rate:£13.20 per hour.

Come and join us as we just had completed a multi million pound redevelopment program.

BENEFITS

• Completed development project worth over £20 million
• Free Car Parking
• Competitive annual leave entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Discounted Meat Sales
• Subsidised canteen
• Loyalty Reward Scheme
• Employee of the month awards

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Packing meat to customer specifications using various packaging and machinery
• Working in a chilled environment
• Following Health and Safety and hygiene procedures at all times

Knowledge and Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial but full training will be given

Skills

• Candidates will be ideally suited to a fast paced food manufacturing environment and able to work as part of a team.
• Essential: Positive and can-do attitude, Good time keeping, Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, ability to use own initiative, excellent communication skills, be keen and willing to learn
• Desirable: Previous experience in a similar role.