Processing Operative

QS Recruitment; North Scarle; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

QS Recruitment is looking for an experienced manufacturing operative to join their team in North Scarle. The role involves processing animal food safely through milling and extrusion, ensuring high-quality standards. Candidates should have a background in manufacturing, particularly food production, and be team-oriented with attention to detail. The position offers an immediate start with potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing setting, ideally food production.
• Experience in machine operations is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for milling and extrusion of animal food.
• Ensure product safety and compliance with technical checks.
• Collaborate with peers and managers to optimize processing operations.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Machine Operations

Team Player

Attention to Detail

Education

Food Safety L2

IOSH Working Safely

Job description

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

Immediate start! Seeking experienced worker within manufacturing sectors.

This role is responsible for the processing (via milling and extrusion, drying and coating) of animal food, safely, to the required finished standard, as effectively as possible.

Key deliverables expected are:

• You process safe product for our customers, right first time, in a clean and controlled environment.
• You achieve the above, at the lowest possible cost by reducing waste, running the asset at the required speed, using your training and experience to resolve asset issues, and effectively escalating downtime for resolution by shift engineers.
• You work well with your peers and under the direction of the Shift Manager to undertake the above, and any other duties commensurate with the role.

Main Duties:

• Running a mill including loading bulk via FLT and hand added ingredients for grinding and transfer to extrusion incl. all necessary technical checks and recording
• Running the extruder, dryer, coater cooler and bulk storage incl. all necessary technical checks and recording
• Capture, segregation, and transfer of waste for rework
• Clean as you go, and wider site cleaning as and when required.

Duration: Immediate start on going temp to permanent role

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: £14 p/h basicOT paid at time and a half.

Working Hours: Starting Monday - Friday8.5 Hour shifts0800 - 163042.5 hours a weekMoving to 4 on 4 off shift pattern in SeptemberRotating days and Nights Bi-weeklyMonday - ThursdayWeek 1: 0600 - 1800Week 2: 1800 – 0600

Closing Date: 20250804

Experience & Qualifications

Required:
– Experience in a Manufacturing setting (ideally food production)
– Experience in machine operations
– Team player.
– Attention to detail
– Get up and go attitude.

Desired:
• Food Safety L2
• Awareness of BRC
• IOSH Working Safely
• Some awareness of CI tools and techniques