Multi-Skilled Operative

New England Seafood International Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established seafood importer and processor, where you can grow your skills in food production. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive environment, contributing to the production of high-quality seafood products. With a focus on team spirit and integrity, you will be part of a company that values sustainable sourcing and supply chain integrity. Enjoy a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits, including generous holiday allowance and a pension scheme. If you're eager to learn and ready for an immediate start, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discount on products

Unlimited refreshments

On-site parking

Referral Programme

Sports & Social Fund

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, just a willingness to learn and help the team.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate machines for production cycles.
• Load products into trays and ensure correct labeling.
• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Ability to read, write and speak English

Job description

Who is New England Seafood International?
New England Seafood International (NESI) was established in 1991 and is an importer and processor of premium fresh and frozen sustainable fish and seafood. NESI employs circa 650 people across two sites in the UK and imports a wide range of wild and farmed fish and shellfish from all around the world. We are part of the Sealaska Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation formed in 1971 and which is owned by 22,000 Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian shareholders, who are all bloodline descendants of the first settlers to the Americas.
Our vision is to “show people how to enjoy fish every day” and we pride ourselves on our supply chain integrity, sustainable sourcing and high-quality product. Our values run through our business and are Respect, Customer Care, By Learning We Grow, Team Spirit and Integrity.

Title: Multiskilled Operative
Reports to: Area Manager
Location: Chessington, Surrey KT9 1TW
Salary: £11.51ph - £14.12ph (£23,098.30 - £28,347.91pa)
Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off
Hours: 7:00am – 7:00pm
We are currently in search of full-time permanent Food Production Operatives to join our day shift. You will be working with a great team who are fun and supported by leaders who themselves have grown through the business and are waiting to pass on their knowledge and expertise! Immediate start available for the right candidates.

Accountabilities of the role:

1. Set up machines (calibration, cleaning, start-up checks etc.) to start a production cycle
2. Control and adjust machine settings (e.g. speed)
3. Feed raw material or parts to semi-automated machines
4. Load products into trays and bags as per customer specifications
5. Prepare finished products ready for dispatch and deliveries
6. Ensure all products and packaging are correctly labelled
7. Add cardboard sleeves to packed products
8. Ensure all stock being loaded or unloaded matches the relevant paperwork/load plan
9. Maintain a safe, clean and tidy working environment
10. Handle manual handling equipment in a safe and timely manner

What experiences, knowledge and capabilities do I need to demonstrate?
To be successful in this role you don’t require any previous experience, just a willingness to learn, progress and help the team.

Required:

• Ability to commute to site based in Chessington KT9 1TW
• Good communication skills
• Ability to read, write and speak English is a must
• Willingness to learn
• Good team player

Benefits:

• 20 days holiday, including bank holidays (pro rata), increasing by 1 day per year up to 25 days
• Pension: 5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution
• Life Insurance: 3 x annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount on products
• Unlimited refreshments
• On-site parking
• Referral Programme
• Sports & Social Fund