Loading Bay Operative

Dunbia; Launceston; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunbia at the South Petherwin site is seeking a Loading Bay Operative to join a busy meat processing environment. The role requires early morning starts (03:00–06:00) including Saturdays, with training provided and PPE supplied.

It offers progression to £13.95 after a skills assessment and requires physical fitness and a proactive team player attitude. Applicants should be reliable, flexible with hours, and willing to work in a chilled environment while adhering to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling
• Reliable and hardworking with a proactive attitude
• Flexible to work early shifts and weekends
• Capable of working in a chilled environment
• Willing to follow SOPs and work as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs and training provided
• Maintain fast-paced production environment
• Work with manager and team to meet department targets
• Promote health, safety and hygiene standards in line with company rules

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexible hours

Willingness to learn

Job description

Overview

This is a great opportunity to join our team at Dunbia Jaspers at our South Petherwin site, working for an established company within food production in our Abattoir. Candidates need to be physically fit, enthusiastic and flexible to work in our fast paced and dynamic environment. Training will be provided so you do not need any previous experience. All PPE equipment will be supplied at no extra cost to you.

Early morning Loading Bay operative required for the loading of lorries. Will require 03.00am to 06.00am starts including Saturday mornings. Lifting and carrying will be required. Progression will include some butchery saw training.

£12.95 per hour, progressing to £13.95 when a skills assessment has been completed.

Responsibilities

• Follow and be aware of the departmental Standard Operating Procedures, training will be provided to ensure you are fully up to date with all the current SOPs.
• Maintain the fast-paced environment in line with production needs.
• Work with the manager and team to achieve the department targets.
• Promote and maintain Health, Safety and Hygiene standards in accordance with company rules and regulations.

The above is not an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of these positions but aims to give a general overview of the positions.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

• Will display a positive and proactive attitude towards work and colleagues.
• Work well to meet deadlines.
• Be reliable and hard working.
• Be flexible with hours.
• Demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative whilst working as part of a team
• Be comfortable working in a physical and chilled environment

Will be committed to working within the company Mission, Vision & Values.

INDLP

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.