Production Operative

Cherwell Valley Silos Limited; Banbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and established company as a Production Operative in a collaborative environment! This role offers the chance to develop a variety of skills while working with a dedicated team. You'll be involved in the production process, handling raw materials and finished products, and ensuring quality control within a well-respected animal feeds manufacturer. With competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a focus on professional development, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while contributing to a company that values transparency and teamwork. If you're ready to make an impact, apply today!

Benefits

Career progression to Shift Leader

Competitive salary package

Overtime opportunities

Loyalty bonus

Production bonus

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Applicants must be computer literate and possess a FLT/loading shovel licence.
• Drive and good communication skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Work within the production environment handling raw materials and finished products.
• Complete quality control checks and operate production machinery.

Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Literacy

Quality Control

Tools

Tele-handler

Fork-lift

Production Computer System

Job description

We are looking for Production Operatives for our busy animal feeds production plant near Banbury, Oxfordshire.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Production Operative
Banbury, OX17 3AA

• Full time, permanent / Part-time or Flexible working will be considered
• £28,662 per annum basic (before allowances, bonuses and overtime). Expected earnings - £33,000 including bonus + overtime
• Excellent benefits including loyalty bonus, production bonus and auto enrolment pension scheme

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

The Production Operative role is an opportunity for individuals with drive and a good level of communication to learn a number of disparate skills, within a small, dedicated team in a long-standing, well established and profitable business.

The job will encompass working within the production environment where you will be dealing with both raw materials (goods in) and finished products (goods out). You will be trained to understand and run the production process, use a tele-handler and fork-lift, complete quality control checks and work within the Company’s Quality and Health & Safety systems, as well as a number of other skills, such as using and understanding the Company's production computer system, maintenance and cleaning of the production plant and, operation of the Company’s weighbridge.

The Company aims to create multi-skilled operatives with good knowledge in all facets of production. In return, the Company can offer excellent rates of pay, with overtime, bonuses and other benefits, including our auto-enrolment pension scheme.

About you:

The right applicant needs to be computer literate. An FLT / loading shovel licence is also required, although training can be given.

Working hours:

Ideally, we are looking to recruit personnel into our standard shift patterns, however, we are also keen to hear from individuals who are looking for part-time or more flexible working hours.

Normal production shifts are:

7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am or, when required, three 12 hour shifts followed by one 8-hour shift.

Salary:

• £13.78 per hour normal day shift
• £17.22 per hour weekday overtime

The basic salary for this role is £28,662 per annum (before allowances, bonuses and overtime). Expected earnings is £33,000 with bonus + overtime.

About Cherwell Valley Silos:

Cherwell Valley Silos Ltd was founded in 1961 and is a well-known and respected manufacturer of high-quality feedstuffs for supply to all sectors of the animal feed market. Our products are predominantly focussed on the pig and poultry sector, where we specialise in the processing of UK-grown raw materials.

We are proud of our authentic values, clear company mission, and diverse leadership. Our emphasis is on transparency, with leaders visible and accessible at all levels, to prevent negative office politics.

Benefits

• Career progression to Shift Leader is a distinct possibility
• Competitive salary package
• Overtime opportunities
• Loyalty bonus
• Production bonus
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Full-time, part-time, or flexible working options available

Cherwell Valley Silos Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

Please note that, due to our location, you will require your own means of transport.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.