Machine Operator

INSPIRED pet nutrition; Sessay; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay and enhanced pension

Life assurance

Healthcare cashback plan

Job summary

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is seeking a Machine Operative for the Extruder department at our site near Thirsk, North Yorkshire. You will operate extrusion lines to produce dog, cat and small animal kibble, with training provided to run the line independently.

The role follows a four-week shift cycle with day and night patterns, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency. Competitive pay and on-site facilities are included.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within Manufacturing.
• Live within 30 mile radius of YO7 3HE and have your own transport.
• Good literacy and numerical skills in English.
• Capable of manual handling up to 25 kg.
• Food Hygiene Accreditation - desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion of animal foods (dog, cat, small companion animals) to spec.
• Blend, mix and cook raw materials per nutritionally formulated recipe.
• Ensure kibble meets size, shape and weight specifications.
• Complete pre-start checks and follow safe working practices.
• Carry out hourly production checks and escalate issues to the Team Leader.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

English literacy and numeracy

Ability to lift 25 kg

Willingness to train on extrusion line

Job description

Machine Operative - Extruder Thirsk | Permanent | Site-based

We’re excited to be recruiting for a Machine Operative to join our Extruder department in our Manufacturing site based near Thirsk, North Yorkshire.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the extrusion of a variety of animal food, including dog, cat, and small animal dry kibble.
• The extrusion process is where the magic happens – we take all of the dry ingredients that are delivered into the factory and follow a nutritionally formulated recipe to produce the quality kibble that IPN is renowned for.
• The extrusion department is responsible for the blending, mixing, and cooking of the raw material, and as a Machine Operator it will be your responsibility to ensure that the kibble is made to the correct specification - making sure that the size, shape and the weight of the finished product all fall within the specification guidelines.
• Now we appreciate that this sounds very complex, but don’t worry, training in all aspects of these processes will be provided from simple tasks such as knowing what colour brushes to use to having the skills and knowledge to “run” the line independently.
• Ensuring that the highest level of quality is maintained throughout the production process, through compliance with relevant Food Safety legislation, standards and requirements.
• Carrying out pre-start checks on your area of responsibility to verify our safe ways of working are being adhered.
• Ensuring that hourly production checks are carried out, and when any issues arise, that they are reported immediately to the Team Leader.

What’s on offer?

£15.07 per hour (including shift allowance) - £32,913 annual salary (plus overtime)42 hours per week (24/7 days – 06:00 – 18:00 or nights 18:00 – 06:00)Hourly pay, paid monthly last Friday of every month.

Our shift model explained: The Dupont schedule follows a four-week cycle. Colleagues switch between day and night shifts, often within the same week, (6am to 6pm / 6pm to 6am) and will work for three or four consecutive days at a time, including weekends. Colleague workdays are interspersed with one to three consecutive days off. Additionally, colleagues receives one block of seven days off during the four-week period.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in a same / similar role within Manufacturing
• To be considered for this position it is a requirement you live in a 30 mile radius of our location which is YO7 3HE and have your own transport.
• A good standard of education; demonstrates good literacy and numerical skills, able to understand, communicate and report clearly in English
• Be capable of manual handling tasks in a warm and loud environment - you must be able to lift up to 25kg.
• Food Hygiene Accreditation - desirable.

Our Total Reward Benefits include

• Overtime, enhanced pension, life assurance and enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay and holiday buy options
• Healthcare cashback plan and Hertility at-home fertility testing
• Heavily discounted pet food and lifestyle benefits (Netflix, Spotify or breakdown cover)
• Retail and gym discounts, electric car scheme, and free onsite parking and charging
• Onsite canteen, free hot drinks and modern facilities.

About us

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer employing over 1,200 colleagues across the UK and Europe. Our family of brands includes Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butcher's, Classic, Pro-Nutrition, and Ultra Premium Direct, along with a number of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk, Kinmel, and Crick produce a wide range of dry, wet, and baked foods enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world. Our ambition is simple: to become a global leader in pet nutrition.

Our Purpose: To create happiness We’re on a mission to set a new standard of workplace happiness within the pet nutrition industry - one that looks like no other and feels like no other. Our culture is built on INSPIRED’s unique behaviours and colleague experience, creating an environment that excites, empowers, and puts people and pets at the heart of everything we do.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the colleagues and communities we serve. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We make hiring decisions based on talent, potential and the experience you bring.

We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuring equitable access and opportunity for all. If you need any adjustments or support to take part in our recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail]. #INDHP