Production Operative

Noble Foods Ltd; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Free hot drinks on shift

Discounted eggs and chicken

Perkbox discounts

Life insurance

Wellness programme

Job summary

Noble Foods Ltd in the UK is hiring a Production Operative to join the Packing Centre team. You will work in a fast‑moving consumer goods environment, following GMP and safety standards. No prior experience required as full training is provided.

Shift pattern is continental 7-6pm, 37.25 hours per week, with overtime paid at 1.25x basic rate. The role offers benefits including employee discounts, health and wellbeing schemes and a path to career progression within Noble Foods.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Inspection and removal of non-conforming materials.
• Denester and load into production flow.
• Bed end processing and label finished goods.
• Monitor quality and ensure adherence to GMP and safety standards.
• Communicate discrepancies to leadership and escalate issues.
• Assist with start‑up, changeovers and post‑production activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and support a safe working environment.

Job description

Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg Co.

Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg Co. Noble Foods is a family‑owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic. In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.

Shift Pattern: Continental Shift Pattern 7-6pm, 37.25 hours

Salary: £13.28 P/H

What are we looking for?

We are looking to recruit energetic and passionate people to support the production team by receiving product into the factory; experience is not necessary as all training will be provided!

We believe the most successful teams are formed from a diverse talent pool and we strive to employ a wide variety of individuals in our business, selecting the best qualified person for each role regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristics.

The Position of Production Operative incorporates several tasks defined by the area’s operational flow. A production operative is expected to be capable of performing all location‑based activities once training has been completed. You as a Production Operative will work as part of a team in a fast‑moving consumer goods production environment, known as the Packing Centre, carrying out duties as directed by the leadership team. The role requires following all site processes, procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to support the delivery of organisational values, behaviours and objectives, while maintaining full compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key Accountabilities Of The Role

• Inspection Visual removal of materials that do not meet the required standards.
• Denester Loading production packaging into the production flow.
• Bed end Processing semi-processed units into outer case receptacles Box line Loading and Labelling Finished goods onto transportation vessels
• Safe Working – Promote a safe working environment by reporting, escalating and behaving in a way that supports and promotes a safe and positive wellbeing operational environment.
• Monitor and control - As the production flows, keep an eye quality, whether print or product based, and reprocess as required.
• Reporting any discrepancies to the leadership team - escape where production is either not: meeting the expected quality standards or customer specification, and any impacts to the production flow.
• Following the expected Processes and Procedures - set out in the organisational documents, procedure and training for the reflective operational.
• Assist all team members with startup, changeover and postproduction activities.
• Changeovers and start up – Setup equipment, in line with standard instruction and training. Escalate any faults prior to operation.
• Cleaning – Using the provided cleaning equipment, it is the responsible of all staff to assist on changeover, postproduction and general cleanliness of the area.
• Training – Promote a positive working environment for new starters and agency staff by teaching what to do and escalating where there are any issues.
• Communication - To communicate with stakeholder departments, to ensure there is enough materials to maintain the production flow.
• Reporting any discrepancies - to the leadership team, which are either not: meeting the expected quality standards and customer specification impacting production flow.

What can we offer you?

• Overtime undertaken is payable at 1.25 of basic rate
• Free hot drinks on shift
• Service Awards
• Enhanced paternity and maternity
• Free life insurance
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
• Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
• Discounted eggs and chicken
• A Celebration day after 1 years service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday
• Access to DigiCare + - Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Free Eye Test every two years
• Discounted mobile phone contracts
• Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus
• Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
• Wellness programme
• Employee Charity Matching Scheme

If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.