Production Operative

2 Sisters Food Group; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Cullompton seeks Production Operatives. You will handle poultry products, ensuring high standards of food safety and bird welfare. Flexible hours and competitive pay rates starting at £12.21 per hour, with opportunities for overtime and career development. Immediate starts available with comprehensive training provided.

Benefits

Employee discounts up to 60% with major retailers

Opportunities for overtime

In-house training and certifications

Employee Assistance Programme

Free off-street parking

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail is essential.
• Minimum level of spoken English required.
• Previous experience in a factory is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• De feathering and intestine removal.
• Processing and packing food products.
• Ensuring compliance with bird welfare standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Flexibility

Commitment to bird welfare

Passion for high standards

Job description

Overview

We currently have permanent opportunities for Production Operatives to join our team in Willand, Devon. We have a number of shift patterns available on the AM and PM shift. The hours of work (depending on the role) include:

• Hanging Operative – 04:45 – 15:00 (3 week rotating pattern)
• Wholebirds – 5:00 – 15:15 (3 week rotating pattern)
• Portions – 5:30 – 14:30 (Monday to Friday)
• Wholebirds – 15:30 – Midnight (Monday to Friday)
• Hanging Operative – 15:15 – 23:45 (Monday to Friday)

Responsibilities

Main duties are available in our Willand factory with starting pay rates at £13.56 per hour. You could join our Primary department, which includes the following duties:

• De feathering and intestine removal
• Training as back up slaughter
• Ensuring compliance with bird welfare standards at all times

The starting pay rate for this role is £13.56 per hour, with the opportunity to earn £14.08 after training.

Alternatively, you could join our Portions or Wholebirds team, which includes the following duties:

• Process and pack food products for top retail customers
• Handling raw chicken (breast or thigh) or trussing whole birds
• Starting pay rates from £12.21 – £12.56 per hour, with the opportunity to earn £13.24 after training

Ideal Candidate

• Have good attention to detail
• Be a good communicator with a minimum level of spoken English
• Be flexible in your approach to work
• Have a commitment to bird welfare
• Have a passion for delivering high standards
• Able to follow Health and Safety and Food Safety standards
• Previous experience in a factory would be an advantage but is not essential as full training including L1 and L2 Health and Safety certification will be provided

Package Description

• Immediate starts within a few days
• Opportunities for overtime at a premium rate
• Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount platform available via an app offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, M&S and Tesco
• Fantastic development opportunities available for promotion and career development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing and occupational health support on site
• £150 refer a friend scheme
• In-house training that includes L2 and L1 Health and Safety Certification
• Canteen with hot, affordable food
• Trade Union
• Free Off Street parking
• Employee of the month rewards
• Seasonal events