Production Operative (Bacon) - James Hall & Co.

James-Hall-; Haighton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

James Hall & Co. Ltd. is seeking a Production Operative for its Meat Department in Preston. You will handle and prepare meat products, learn to operate the flow wrapper, primal press, oven and slicer, and work within a temperature-controlled environment to ensure safety and quality.

Full training provided, and a strong team player with a good work ethic is essential. The role offers permanent employment with a 38-hour week and adherence to health and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience in food production is advantageous but not required as training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Handle and prepare various meats including bacon, gammon, and primals.
• Learn and operate machinery such as the flow wrapper, primal press, oven, and slicer.
• Work in a temperature-controlled environment while maintaining food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Collaborate with the team to meet daily production targets.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Flow wrapper

Primal press

Oven

Slicer

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: 38 hours per week (07:00 till 16:15 Monday-Thursday, 07:00 till 13:00 Friday)

Location: James Hall & Co. Ltd, SPAR Distribution Centre, Bowland View,Preston, PR2 5QT

About the Role

We’re looking for a reliable and hard-working Production Operative to join our Meat Department. You’ll be part of a skilled team responsible for handling and preparing various meat products including bacon, gammon, and primals.

Here’s What You Can Expect to be Doing

Working in a temperature-controlled environment, you’ll learn to operate a range of specialist equipment such as flow wrappers, primal presses, ovens, and slicers to ensure products are prepared safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

• Handling and preparing various meats including bacon, gammon, and primals


• Learning and operating machinery such as the flow wrapper, primal press, oven, and slicer


• Working within a temperature-controlled environment


• Following food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures at all times


• Working as part of a team to meet daily production targets

A Few Things About You

• A strong work ethic and positive attitude


• Willingness to learn and follow instructions


• Ability to work effectively as part of a team


• Previous experience in food production or a similar environment would be an advantage but not essential, as full training will be provided