Production Operative – Full Time – Merksworth

Catering; Paisley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free meals on site

Free on-site parking

Wellbeing Platform discounts

Online learning platform

Pension scheme

EAP 24/7 access

Job summary

Blue Arrow are seeking Production Operatives / General Assistants to join their inflight catering team in Renfrew. You will help prepare, handle and distribute catering goods to airline customers in line with strict scheduling.

The role offers weekly pay and opportunities for temp-to-perm progression. The position requires standing for long periods, a good level of English, and the ability to work in a chilled environment.

Qualifications

• Be able to handle pork and alcohol products.
• Be prepared to stand for long periods.
• Be comfortable working in a chilled environment.
• Have a good level of English.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and plating food.
• Handling packed food goods.
• Packing amenity kits and flight condiments.
• Stacking shelves and rotating stock.
• Washing airline equipment to industry standards.
• Inspecting goods and checking for damage.

Skills

Pork handling

Alcohol handling

English proficiency

Mobility for long shifts

Job description

Blue Arrow are actively seeking Production Operatives / General Assistants to join a successful and vibrant team based in Renfrew. As a General Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring catering products and goods are prepared, handled and distributed to airline customers in line with strict scheduling requirements.

About the Role

Our client is a leading provider of inflight catering, onboard retail and logistics services to major airlines operating across the UK. They are committed to delivering exceptional service and maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and operational excellence.

Key Information

Pay Rate: £13.20 Per Hour (£17.82 for overtime)
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts between 05.00 to 23.00 Monday to Sunday. You need to be fully flexible between the shift times and days.
Contract: Temp with potential to go Perm
Location: Renfrew, PA3

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site, including refreshments
• Free on-site parking
• Access to Wellbeing Platform with discounts across many retail and hospitality companies
• Opportunity to enhance your learning through our online learning platform
• Pension scheme
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing counselling and advice on a wide range of personal and professional issues

Key Responsibilities

As a General Assistant, you will be working in one of the following areas within the business:

Production

• Preparing and plating food
• Handling packed food goods
• Packing amenity kits and flight condimentsEquipment

Equipment

• Stacking shelves
• Rotation of stock
• Reordering dry stock

Wash

• General cleaning
• Waste removal
• Washing airline equipment to industry standards

Search and Seal

• Inspecting goods to ensure there are no prohibited items
• Checking stock for any damage
• Completing relevant paperwork

Please note that duties may vary and are not limited to those listed above.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Be able to handle pork and alcohol products
• Be prepared to stand for long periods of time and have good mobility
• Be comfortable working in a chilled environment
• Have a good level of English

Screening Requirements

• Basic DBS Check (Criminal Record Check – No cost, Blue Arrow will cover this)
• 5 Year Employment History Check including references
• International Check (If you have worked outside of the UK in the last 5 years)

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Salary: £13.20/hour

Job Type: Temporary

Location: Paisley, Renfrewshire