Production Operative - Days or Nights

Prima Cheese; Seaham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Benefits Platform

Company Contribution Pension Scheme

Additional Holidays – Based on Length 

Job summary

Prima Cheese invites applications for a Production Operative to join our growing team. You’ll help maintain product quality, ensure smooth processes and meet daily production targets on day or night shifts, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

You’ll unwrap, inspect, pack and palletise cheese, follow safety procedures and work with colleagues in a fast-paced environment. Training will be provided to operate pallet trucks and maintain hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production/manufacturing is desirable.
• Good physical stamina and ability to carry out tasks up to 20KG.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Team player who communicates well in fast-paced setting.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions and safety information in English.

Responsibilities

• Unwrapping and preparing cheese using safety tools and mechanical cutters.
• Inspecting, flipping, and loading cheese blocks onto conveyors.
• Packing grated cheese into boxes and palletising finished products.
• Cleaning work areas and equipment as part of hygiene protocols.
• Operating Electric Pallet Trucks (training provided).

Skills

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Team player

English literacy

Job description

• Employee Benefits Platform/ Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP Access
• Company Contribution Pension Scheme
• Additional Holidays – Based on Length of Service

At Prima, we've spent 30 years building a reputation for quality, service and doing what we say we'll do.

Behind every customer order, delivery and product leaving our sites is a team of passionate people who each bring their own strengths, ideas and personality to the business. From Production and Engineering to Logistics, Sales, Customer Service and People & Culture, everyone plays a part in helping us deliver for our customers across the UK and around the world.

Our success is built on our values of Passion, Respect, Integrity, Motivation and Ambition.

The Role

This is a great opportunity to join our growing team as a Production Operative. You will play a key role in maintaining product quality, ensuring smooth processes, and helping us meet daily production targets.

We have day and night shift patterns available working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Role Will Include:

• Unwrapping and preparing cheese using safety tools and mechanical cutters
• Inspecting, flipping, and loading cheese blocks onto conveyors
• Packing grated cheese into boxes and palletising finished products
• Cleaning work areas and equipment as part of our hygiene protocols
• Operating Electric Pallet Trucks (training provided)

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment is desirable
• Good physical stamina and ability to carry out manual and repetitive tasks up to 20KG
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• A team player who can adapt and communicate well in a fast-paced setting
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions and safety information in English

Why Join Prima?

• Be part of a business with a proud history and exciting plans for the future.
• Join a team where people genuinely support one another.
• Work in an environment where your contribution is recognised and valued.
• Learn, develop and build your knowledge through training and ongoing support.
• Work alongside passionate people who take pride in what they do.
• Be part of a company that invests in its people, products and customers.

Development & Support

We believe our people are our greatest strength. Whether you're joining us with years of experience or looking to develop your career further, we'll give you the support, training and opportunities to help you succeed.

Our people are key to our success. We're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, alongside training and development opportunities to help you grow your career with Prima.

Prima is an inclusive and diverse workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact: [e-mail]