Production Operative

KP Snacks; Fromes Hill; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snack manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Production Operative to join their team. This role involves operating complex machinery, monitoring production standards, and ensuring quality checks. The ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience and strong attention to detail. Full training is provided, along with a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including healthcare support and a pension plan.

Benefits

Starting salary of £28,024.74

KP Pension Plan

24 days holiday

Comprehensive Healthcare Support

KP4ME benefits platform

Qualifications

• Previous experience within manufacturing or the food industry highly desirable.
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy in English.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is imperative.

Responsibilities

• Operate complex machinery across frying or packing lines.
• Monitor online data systems for high production standards.
• Resolve machine-related issues and minimise downtime.
• Complete daily routines and quality checks.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Food safety knowledge

Literacy and numeracy

Ownership and accountability

Multi-tasking ability

Attention to detail

Teamwork and independence

Education

Level 2 in Food Safety for Manufacturing

Job description

Production Operative

Location: Castle Frome, Herefordshire, UK

Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off

Hours: 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am)

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The job entails carrying out a variety of factory skills safely and efficiently, using complex equipment to ensure production is maintained to the highest level. The role of Production Operative is wide-ranging and offers a great deal of variety with full training - you will be trained to operate the line (packing or process), complete daily routines, perform checks and report defects.

What will you be doing?

• Operate complex machinery across either the frying or packing lines within a crisp manufacturing environment, ensuring production targets are met safely and efficiently.
• Monitor online data systems to maintain high production standards, reporting any defects or issues promptly.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills to resolve machine-related issues and minimise downtime.
• Complete daily routines, carry out quality checks, and maintain accurate records in line with site procedures.
• Receive full training and ongoing support, working as part of a friendly, collaborative team at our Leominster factory.

What’s in it for you?

• Starting salary of £28,024.74 per annum, rising to £28,667.88 per annum after a successful probationary period.
• KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary.
• 24 days holiday.
• Comprehensive Healthcare Support - Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan, including a Digital GP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), and specialist Cancer Care for peace of mind when you need it most.
• KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools.

Who are we?

KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. With over 15,000 colleagues across more than 30 countries, we create the snacks you love. In the UK we are about 2,400 strong, across seven factories and our Slough HQ. We value speaking our minds, celebrating differences, and pushing boundaries together. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make this process easier for you, please let us know.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience within manufacturing or the food industry (highly desirable).
• Level 2 in Food Safety for Manufacturing (desirable, although bespoke training is provided).
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy in English.
• The ability to take ownership and accountability.
• The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is imperative.
• The ability to work independently as well as within a team.