Production Operative - Late Shift (Loaf)

Inspired Pet Nutrition; Northampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Pet Nutrition is seeking a Skilled Production Operative for the late shift in Northampton. The role involves ensuring product quality, complying with safety standards, and assisting in training new colleagues. A salary of £15.16 per hour is offered alongside various benefits including free parking and flexible options for pet food purchases.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity/paternity/pawturnity

Pension scheme

Free parking

Free electric car charging

Discounted products

Free hot drinks

Overtime

Flexible benefits for discounted pet food

Qualifications

• Experience in a same/similar role within Manufacturing.
• Good literacy and numerical skills.
• Able to understand and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure processes are followed for quality production.
• Maintain hygiene standards via 'Clean As You Go' policy.
• Report issues to Area Shift Leader or Manager.

Skills

Literacy

Numerical Skills

Communication

Education

Good standard of education

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Production Operative - Late Shift (Loaf), Northampton

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Client:

Inspired Pet Nutrition

Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

The Role

We are looking for a Skilled Production Operative to join our Loaf department in our Manufacturing site in Crick, Northamptonshire,

The Company:

IPN is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer, employing over 850 people across our 3 UK sites. Our family of brands include Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butchers, Classic Cat and a selection of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk, Kinmel and Crick produce dry, wet, and baked foods which are enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world.

The Role:

To ensure processes are followed within the production to ensure products are produced in line with production plans to the highest level of quality whilst keeping our colleagues safe.

On Offer:

• £13.88 plus £1.28 shift allowance (£15.16 per hour)
• Late Shift - 2pm - 10pm
• 40 hours per week - Monday - Friday
• Paid monthly

Key Responsibilities:

• Following production directions given and ensuring that products are packed using the correct combination and volumes of WIP
• Ensuring that the highest level of quality is maintained throughout the production process, through compliance with relevant Food Safety legislation, standards and requirements
• Following the 'Clean As You Go' policy at all times, to ensure that the department is operating to the highest standards of hygiene
• Ensuring that hourly production checks are carried out, and when any issues arise, that they are reported immediately to the Area Shift Leader or the Area Manager
• Monitors the effectiveness of machinery and equipment, through overall equipment effectiveness, where there is an issue escalate through the appropriate channels e.g. reporting breakdowns to Engineering department
• Promote a people safe culture within the department, complying with policies and procedures, reporting any safety issues and plant damage through the appropriate procedures
• Minimising waste of raw materials, products, packaging, chemicals and water whilst undertaking duties within the department
• Undertake training and assist with the training of other colleagues when required. Act as a buddy for new colleagues and provide guidance where necessary.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience in a same / similar role within Manufacturing
• A good standard of education; demonstrates good literacy and numerical skills
• Able to understand, communicate and report clearly in English
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/pawturnity
• Pension: Employee contributions 5% / Employer contribution 3% - salary sacrifice
• Other Benefits: Free parking, free electric car charging, discounted products & free hot drinks.
• Overtime
• You are also able to choose a non-contractual flexible benefits, such as being able to purchase heavily discounted pet food.