Operative

SPF; Bentley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturing firm is looking for a proactive Operative for their Doncaster site. The role includes operating production equipment, conducting quality inspections, and adhering to health and safety standards. Candidates should have previous manufacturing experience and good communication skills. This is a full-time, permanent position requiring manual handling and teamwork. A flexible approach to work is essential, and a valid forklift licence is beneficial but training can be provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing industry is essential.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Must adhere to health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Digest cooker according to schedule.
• Conduct quality checks on raw materials and finished products.
• Adhere to hygiene standards and health regulations.

Skills

Pro-active and motivated individual

Good communication skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Flexibility in approach to work

Education

Valid forklift truck licence (training can be provided)

Job description

Overview

SARIA's UK operations have a market-leading presence in a wide range of sectors associated with the food chain. The Group's companies manufacture quality products for use in human and animal foodstuffs, agriculture, aquaculture, and industrial applications. The company also produces biofuels and renewable energy and provides services for farming and the food industry. The company has a UK annual turnover approaching £320million and employs around 700people at 15sites across the country.

The Position: Applications are invited for an Operative based at our SPF (UK) Ltd, Doncaster site. This is a full time, permanent position working 42hours per week (12 hour day and night shifts).

Responsibilities

• Operating the Digest cooker, working to a production schedule and standard operating procedures.
• Working as an Operative in a continuous production environment, which is a fast paced.
• Manual handling is required, which involves the manual handling of 25kg bags of raw material on a daily basis.
• Unloading and loading of tankers and trailers.
• Checking the quality of incoming raw material/ingredients/packaging.
• Checking the quality of outgoing material and finished products and reporting any discrepancies to the SPF UK Ltd Operations Manager/Team Leader.
• Supervising all steps of the process including quality checks.
• Completing HACCP paperwork/documentation.
• Undertaking basic computer tasks.
• Adhering to and maintaining the Hygiene standard set by SPF.
• Adhering to all Health and Safety regulations and SARIA Site Policy.
• Undertaking general housekeeping duties and any other ad hoc duties as required by Management.

The Person

• Previous experience of working within a manufacturing industry / position.
• You must be a pro-active and motivated individual.
• Have a positive attitude and flexible approach to work.
• Be able to work on your own or as part of a team.
• Good knowledge of H&S within the workplace.
• Be an effective communicator both written and verbally.
• Ideally hold a valid forklift truck licence, however training can be provided