Production Operative

Straight Forward Recruitment Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Norwich is looking for full-time Production Operatives to work in a modern vertical farm, specializing in growing fresh herbs and salads. This ongoing position offers a competitive pay rate of £12.21 – £12.27 per hour, eligibility for a permanent contract, and a great working environment with full training provided. Candidates need to have their own transport and be able to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern in the future.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a food manufacturing site is advantageous.
• Own transport is essential due to location and shift start time.

Responsibilities

• Placing of wet mats into aluminium steel.
• Seeding mats and sizing products to customer specifications.
• Manual weighing and bulk packing of products.
• Daily hygiene tasks like mopping the floor and cleaning the processing area.

Skills

Reliability

Forward thinking

Fantastic work ethic

Job description

Straight Forward Recruitment are actively looking for Production Operatives for a vertical farm inEaston, Norwich. These positions are full time Monday to Friday with the possibility of going temporary to permanent after successful period of 12 weeks.

ONGOING POSITIONS AVAILABLE

This is a growing and production facility, which utilises state of the art technology to grow fresh herbs and salads.

The working environment is warm with an insidetemperatureof around 18DC.

As you will be working in a food production environment, you will be required to wearPPE, which will include overalls, hairnet,and wellingtonboots. In some areas you will also be required to wear face masks and glasses.

• Shift Time: 06h00 – 14h00
• Pay Rate: £12.21 – £12.27 per hour – on completion of successful 2 week training period.
• The shift pattern will change to a 4 on 4 off shift pattern working 06h00 – 18h00 in the future.

ONLY APPLY IF YOU CAN WORK A 4 ON 4 OFF SHIFT PATTERN IN THE FUTURE

As a production operative the work will include:

• Placing of wet mats into aluminium steel
• Seeding mats
• Sizing of products to customer specification
• Manual weighing and bulk packing of products
• Daily hygiene tasks – mopping of floor, cleaning of processing area, general tidying
• Preparing production line for processing
• Packing of finished goods

Previous experience of working within in a food manufacturing site would be advantageous, full training is provided.

Own transport is essential due to location and shift start time.

Working hours may vary subject to production needs.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who is looking for an ongoing position with the possibility of a permanent contract for the right individuals.

If you are reliable, forward thinking and have a fantastic work ethic then apply today or call 01603 567808 for more information.

Rate of Pay

£12.21 – £12.27 per Hour

Job ID – PROD-OP