Production Operative, Packing Centre

Stonegate; Lacock; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free eggs every week

Subsidised staff transport

On-site parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Ongoing training and development

Friendly, inclusive workplace

Job summary

Stonegate Farmers in Lacock is seeking Production Operatives for its Packing Centre to pack eggs safely and accurately, ensuring quality and adherence to customer specs. You’ll work with a busy team to hit production targets while maintaining hygiene and safety standards.

Shift pattern is 14:00–22:00, Monday to Friday. Prior food production or warehousing experience is beneficial. On-site parking and subsidised transport are available, with ongoing training and a friendly, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within food production, manufacturing, warehousing or packing would be beneficial, particularly if you have experience working to targets or following quality and product specifications.

Responsibilities

• Packing eggs accurately and efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Ensuring products are packed in line with customer specifications and requirements.
• Working towards production targets while maintaining product quality and integrity.
• Following all relevant food hygiene, health and safety procedures.
• Reporting any hazards, spillages or potential contamination risks promptly.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working area through a 'clean as you go' approach.
• Supporting colleagues and other areas of production when required.

Skills

Reliable

Team player

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Stamina to stand

Job description

Production Operative, Packing Centre
Salary: £13.26 per hour
Shift Pattern: 14.00pm - 22.00pm, Monday - Friday

Stonegate Farmers is an integrated free-range and organic egg business operating across farming and agriculture, egg packing and cooked egg processing. Established in 1926, we have grown to become one of the UK’s largest free-range and organic egg producers.

We’re looking for reliable and hardworking Production Operatives to join our team within the Packing Centre at Stonegate Farmers in Lacock.

Working as part of our busy production operation, you’ll play an important role in ensuring our eggs are packed safely, accurately and to the high standards expected by our customers.

As a Production Operative, your responsibilities will include:

• Packing eggs accurately and efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Ensuring products are packed in line with customer specifications and requirements.
• Working towards production targets while maintaining product quality and integrity.
• Following all relevant food hygiene, health and safety procedures.
• Reporting any hazards, spillages or potential contamination risks promptly.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working area through a "clean as you go" approach.
• Supporting colleagues and other areas of production when required.
• Following instructions from supervisors and managers and responding positively to changing production requirements.

You’ll be well suited to this role if you:

• Are reliable, hardworking and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Are able to work effectively as part of a team while also using your own initiative.
• Can follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Are confident raising questions or reporting issues when something doesn’t look right.
• Can remain focused while working towards production targets.
• Are comfortable standing for extended periods and undertaking the physical requirements of a production role.
• Take pride in maintaining high standards of quality, hygiene and safety.

Previous experience within food production, manufacturing, warehousing or packing would be beneficial, particularly if you have experience working to targets or following quality and product specifications.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Regular shifts and weekly pay
• Ongoing training and development
• Free eggs every week
• Subsidised staff transport from select locations
• On-site parking and cycle-to-work scheme
• A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome