Production Operatives

DR. OETKER (UK) LIMITED; Leyland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Operative in Leyland, where you'll be part of a dedicated team making high-quality pizzas. This full-time role offers a competitive starting salary and opportunities for growth through training and skills development. Enjoy a variety of shifts, generous annual leave, and a range of perks including free meals and health benefits. If you're ready for a new challenge and want to contribute to a well-respected brand, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free pizzas

Fresh fruit

Tea & coffee

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Free on-site parking

Private medical insurance

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Employee Referral Scheme

Enhanced Pension scheme

Free health checks

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and work ethic are essential.
• Experience in a fast-paced production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality of products through checks and problem identification.
• Work as part of a team in a state-of-the-art production facility.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Production experience

Job description

Production Operatives (rotating shifts) - starting rate from £12.21

Production / Manufacturing | Leyland | Start date: 01/11/2023 | Full Time | Permanent

We are Dr. Oetker. Since our beginnings, we have been breaking new ground. With pizza, cake, and desserts at the core of our business, as well as digital platforms and services - we create the "Taste of Home" for millions around the world with you.

Are you ready for a new challenge? Then take your next step.

Your Responsibilities

The Leyland Facility is where the Chicago Town Pizzas started over 30 years ago. We are looking for people to join our state-of-the-art production facility and be part of a hardworking team who are proudly making the Dr. Oetker and Chicago Town branded pizzas.

Working in one of our Production Departments, a key aspect of your role is being responsible for the high quality of our products with tasks such as completing checks, identifying non-conformances, and proactively identifying potential problems. All key elements of playing your part in ensuring our customers receive the highest quality product.

What You Bring

• Flexibility alongside a positive attitude and work ethic.
• A clear communicator and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ideally, you will have previous experience in a fast-paced production environment, but full training will be provided.

What We Offer

• Variety of shift patterns including rotating AM/PM shifts.
• Annual salary starting from £21,978 (£12.21 per hour), rising to £23,994 (£13.33 per hour) with training and skills development.
• Opportunities for overtime at 1.5x hourly rate (minimum £18.55 per hour) or 2x hourly rate (minimum £24.20 per hour) on Sundays.
• Weekly paid, 37.5 contractual hours per week on rotating weeks of AM/PM shifts (not weekends).
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service.
• A skills-based development programme to develop skills and pay.
• Free pizzas, fresh fruit, tea & coffee.
• Subsidised on-site restaurant with hot and cold meals, a salad/deli bar, snack machines, microwaves, and storage facilities.
• Free on-site parking, including electronic charging points.
• Free Life Assurance at 4 times basic annual salary.
• Free Wi-Fi in the canteen.
• Employee Referral Scheme (£350).
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay.
• Enhanced Pension scheme with 6% Employer contribution.
• Private medical insurance.
• Health care cash plan.
• Regular Employee Forums.
• Incentivised suggestion and recognition schemes.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave.
• Free health checks.

We look forward to your online application. Click the "Apply now" button to get started. If you have questions, please reach out to us directly.

Dr. Oetker is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Dr. Oetker (UK) Limited