Processing Operative

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking candidates for a full-time role in processing animal food. Responsibilities include running machinery and maintaining a clean workspace. Applicants should have experience in food production and machine operations. Immediate start available with an hourly rate of £14. This position offers ongoing work in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing setting (ideally food production).
• Experience in machine operations.

Responsibilities

• Processing animal food to required finished standard.
• Running machinery and conducting technical checks.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Food Safety L2

Awareness of BRC

IOSH Working Safely

Job description

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

Full time role offering immediate start!

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

Your main duties will include but are not limited to:

• Running a mill and preparing the product for loading.
• Conducting all necessary technical checks and recording data and outcomes
• Running the extruder, dryer, coater cooler and bulk storage.
• Capture, segregate, and transfer waste for rework
• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment throughout the premises

Key deliverables expected are:

• The processing of safe product for customers, in a clean and controlled environment.
• Ensuring 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.

Duration: This is an immediate start offering ongoing work.

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: £14 per hour basic rate and overtime paid at time and a half.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:30; 8.5 hour shifts.

Closing Date: 20251112

Experience & Qualifications

For this role you will require:

• Experience in a manufacturing setting (ideally food production)
• Experience in machine operations
• You must be a team player and have good attention to detail

The following qualifications would be and advantageous but not essential :

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