Production Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Brigg; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative team as a Production Assistant, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting production and logistics operations. This position offers the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic environment while ensuring quality and efficiency in meeting customer needs. With comprehensive training provided, you can thrive even without prior experience. Enjoy a range of benefits including generous holiday options, a supportive learning environment, and participation in employee network groups. If you're ready to make an impact in a fulfilling role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus purchase option

Dedicated Learning & Development team

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave

Life Assurance scheme

Pension plan with employer contributions

Paid volunteer leave

Employee network groups

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail discount scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative or logistics roles preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are vital.

Responsibilities

• Assist Production and Logistics departments to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures for transportation and storage.

Skills

Administrative Experience

Logistics Knowledge

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

IT Literacy

Numeracy Skills

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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We are looking for a Production Assistant to join the GFP team, based at Brigg, on a permanent, full-time basis.

You will be responsible for assisting the Production and Logistics teams to meet the commercial requirements of the business whilst maximising efficiency and upholding quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.

The Benefits

• 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase 5 more days
• Dedicated Learning & Development team to support you and your career
• Employee Assistance Program providing 24 hours support & advice in areas such as health and wellbeing for yourself, your family & friends (up to 5 people in total)
• Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employees
• Life Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%
  
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave per year (only applicable to permanent employees)
  
• The opportunity to join our employee network groups including LGBTQ+, Menopause wellbeing, Neurodiversity and Women’s network groups.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers

About You

• Previous experience of an administrative or logistics role would be useful but not essential as full training will be provided.
• Full driving licence.
• Able to cope under pressure and work towards deadlines.
• A flexible approach to working hours specifically in peak periods.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally.
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Ability to work co-operatively with others and without supervision.
• IT literate with experience of using Microsoft office.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.

Your Role

As a Production Assistant your role will involve:

• Assisting Production and Logistics departments to meet customer requirements.
• Participating in daily meetings for seed production.
• Contacting farmers regarding loading requirements.
• Arranging haulage of seed inwards.
• Supporting the creation of Production Instructions for the factory teams.
• Supporting the delivery of seed out to customers.
• Complying with company procedures and customer requirements regarding transportation and storage of seed to produce desired levels of product quality and service.
• Ensuring administrative procedures are followed for production and logistics.

We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date as applications will be reviewed and interviews may be booked in before that date.

We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.