Peel Line Operative

George's Tradition; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A food production company in Ilkeston seeks a Peel Line Operative & Relief Driver. The role involves operating the peel line, loading vans, and supporting deliveries. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence and forklift licence. This part-time position offers a supportive work culture and various employee benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday (pro-rata)

Full uniform and footwear provided

Staff discount across the Group

Long Service, Christmas and Birthday bonus payments

Company Pension

Great opportunities to grow and progress within the Group

Qualifications

• Genuine, reliable person with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Previous experience in a catering or food production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operating on the peel line to ensure products are prepared to the highest standards.
• Loading vans and handling goods safely.
• Supporting deliveries as a relief driver when required.
• Working as part of a close-knit team to meet production and delivery deadlines.

Skills

Reliable

Good time management

Teamwork skills

Education

Full, clean UK driving licence

Forklift truck licence

Job description

GEORGE’S GROUP (TASTY CHOICE FOODS)

ROLE: Peel Line Operative & Relief Driver

SALARY: £12.21 per hour

HOURS: Part Time – 27.5 hours

Tasty Choice Foods, part of the George’s Group, is a busy, friendly production unit in Ilkeston, providing freshly prepared fish & potatoes, along with a variety of chilled goods, which we deliver across the George’s Tradition Group.

We're looking for a reliable, hands‑on team player to join our Potato Peeling Line team - someone who's not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in! This role also includes acting as a relief driver, covering absence and holidays for our Transit Delivery Driver, so flexibility and a can‑do attitude are key.

In this role you will be required to load the vans and therefore there will be daily manual handling involved.

What you'll be doing

• Operating on the peel line, ensuring our products are prepared to the highest standards
• Loading vans and handling goods safely (manual handling involved daily)
• Supporting deliveries as a relief driver when required
• Working as part of a close‑knit, supportive team to meet production and delivery deadlines

What we’re looking for

• A genuine, reliable person with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Good time management and teamwork skills
• Previous experience in a catering or food production environment (preferred)
• Full, clean UK driving licence (required)
• Forklift truck licence (required)

What We Offer

• 28 days holiday (pro-rata where appropriate)
• Full uniform and footwear provided
• Staff discount across the George's Group
• Long Service, Christmas and Birthday bonus payments
• Company Pension
• A supportive, family‑style culture where everyone's valued
• Great opportunities to grow and progress within the Group