Machine Operative

Morrisons; Knaresborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British supermarket chain is looking for a Manufacturing Key Operative to join their production team in Knaresborough. The role involves maintaining and running production lines, ensuring quality, and operating machinery. Ideal candidates will have experience in a production environment and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive benefits including discounts, career progression, and family-friendly policies, making it a rewarding opportunity for those who contribute to delivering quality products.

Benefits

Six weeks holiday including bank holidays

15% discount in supermarkets

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised staff canteen

Healthcare and well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production environment with machinery.
• Enjoys fast-paced working environments.
• Open to working in environments with varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Run the production line and maintain equipment.
• Conduct system setups and calibrations.
• Aim to maximise overall equipment effectiveness.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Physical activity

Concentration during repetitive tasks

Job description

As Manufacturing Key Operative - Machine you'll work within the production team to maintain and run the production lines to ensure quality products are produced for our customers in a safe, efficient, and hygienic environment. It's fast paced, high volume and demanding; but rewarding knowing that you’re part of a team contributing to a quality product being delivered for our customers.

You will run the production line, conduct system set ups and calibration to ensure orders are met and compliant, and will aim to maximise overall equipment effectiveness to reduce waste, downtime and giveaway.

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:

• Ideally has previous experience of working in a production environment with machinery
• Has strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Enjoys working in a fast paced environment
• Works well as part of a team and enjoys being physically active
• Has the ability to maintain concentration throughout shift where tasks are repetitive
• Is open to working in a production environment with varying temperatures

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 Morrisons.

At Morrisons, we want to make sure our recruitment process is fair and accessible to all. If you require any support with completing your online application, please contact us at [e-mail]. Alternatively if you need adjustments at interview stage, if you're invited for interview you'll be given a local contact who can support you with this.

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!

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 website.