Key Production Operative - Lowlands

Morrisons; Spalding; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Manufacturing Key Operative at their Lowlands site in Spalding. In this role, you will work with the production team to grow and produce up to 4 million plants annually. Responsibilities include handling goods using manual equipment and maintaining safety standards. Applicants should have a fork lift truck licence and the ability to work in varying environmental conditions. Competitive benefits include six weeks holiday and discounts at supermarkets.

Benefits

Six weeks holiday

15% discount in supermarkets

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised staff canteen

Healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a nursery environment exposed to varying temperatures.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions.
• Experience in manual handling and using a fork lift truck.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality products in a safe and efficient manner.
• Handle and package products in accordance with safety standards.
• Support various areas of the business as needed.

Skills

Fork lift truck licence

Adaptability

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Manual handling

Job description

As a Manufacturing Key Operative - Production at our Lowlands site, where we grow up to 4 million plants every year, you’ll work with the Production team to produce great quality products in a safe and efficient way. Tasks may include picking, collecting and moving goods using manual handling equipment with loads of up to 100kg. This could also include using a fork lift truck. You can expect to do up to 30,000 steps per day in this role!

You’ll aim to complete all tasks efficiently in order to reduce waste, and will handle and package products in accordance with all relevant safety standards. You’ll also need to work flexibly to support all areas of the business, and regular maintenance such as weeding, cleaning and trimming back products.

In return for your hard work we will offer you:

• Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays) and a guaranteed day off that's important to you - whether that be a birthday, religious holiday or a special occasion
• 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores available from the day you join us
• Additional 10% discount card for a Friend or Family member
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Competitive pension and life assurance
• Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
• Optional Payroll charity donations
• A range of family friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave

Find out more about working in Manufacturing at Myton Food Group here.

About you

You’ll be the kind of person who:

• Is able to work in a nursery environment exposed to outside elements which could include temperature fluctuations from minus 10 degrees to up to 50 degrees in the greenhouses during summer
• Can work in a range of weather conditions from wet and windy, dusty and hot, with exposure to UV radiation
• Is able to work in a fast paced environment producing quality products for customers
• Has a fork lift truck licence
• Is flexible, adaptable and able to work under pressure

We want to provide everyone with the opportunity to succeed in their role and career with us. It’s one of our main ambitions here at Myton Food Group.

We're committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. You can find answers to common questions on the FAQs page, including how to request reasonable adjustments. Should you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please let us know and we'd be happy to support you.

Please note: We will only recruit individuals who are over the school leaver’s age. To find out the school leavers age please visit the following link. Additionally, some of our roles have an age restriction due to the nature of the role.

What happens next?

Click apply today to join our team - it only takes a couple of minutes! We’ll contact you soon, so please check your emails and phone regularly.

We hold regular interviews so it shouldn’t be long before we get to meet you.

About us

You’ll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets.

At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We’re British farming’s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we’re passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more.

We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we’re especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group https://www.mytonfoodgroup.com/our-story