Production Operator

Cawingredients Limited; Leeming Bar; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life insurance

On-site parking

Sick pay

Discounts and perks

Job summary

Cawingredients Limited in North Yorkshire is hiring Production Operators for our PET production facility in Leeming Bar. You will work in a fast-moving, high-output environment with duties spanning safety, quality control, and line maintenance.

Starting salary is £31,930 with progression to £42,794.48 after two years and regular reviews. We value flexibility, teamwork and the ability to adapt to changing plans, and offer comprehensive benefits including pension, life insurance and on-site

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production/manufacturing
• Experience providing quality control on finished products
• Food safety qualifications (Foundation food hygiene, HACCP level 2)
• Experience in improvement initiatives as part of a team
• Strong problem solving skills
• Team-oriented, collaborative working style
• Ability to multi-task in a high-pressure environment

Responsibilities

• Follow health and safety, hygiene, dress code and company policies
• Dispose of waste and return tools/equipment to correct location
• Support and help fellow team members; adapt to changes
• Conduct machine centre handovers with the next operator
• Provide first line maintenance and asset care for Production equipment
• Support the Supervisor in driving output and line efficiencies to targets

Skills

Production experience

Quality control

Food hygiene

HACCP level 2

Project improvement

Problem solving

Teamwork

Multitasking

Job description

Cawingredients manufacture and supply high volume soft drinks principally to the UK markets.

We are looking for a number of Production Operators to join our fast moving, dynamic growing business. Are you looking to change your career, or are you looking to work for a Company that can offer you an opportunity to progress your career within a manufacturing industry, if so this could be the role for you.

As a Production Operatoryou will be working in a state of the art production facility and you will play a key part in ensuring successful output of product. Working as Production Operator, in our PET facility your responsibilities will vary around the daily production plans, therefore we are seeking individuals with a degree of flexibility to operate various machines to a very high standard.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• To ensure that all company and departmental regulations and guidelines are rigorously adhered to at all times, e.g. health and safety, hygiene, dress code, plus all other relevant company policies.
• Follow correct procedures for the separation and disposal of waste and return all tools, materials and equipment to their correct location after use.
• Willing and prepared to support and help fellow team members, prepared to accept and adopt new challenges and changes in plan. Avoid conflict and build effective working relationships with others.
• Conduct machine centre handovers ensuring all relevant information is passed on and understood by the following operative.
• Provide first line maintenance and asset care for Production equipment
• Support the Supervisor in driving output and line efficiencies to and beyond targets set.

Requirements:

• Previous experience of working within a production/ or manufacturing environment ideally food or related industries
• Experience of providing quality control on the finished product
• Food safety qualifications e.g. Foundation food hygiene certificate, HACCP (level2)
• Experience in project improvement initiatives as part of a team
• Problem solving techniques
• Team orientation and a collaborative working style
• Ability to multi task in a high pressure environment

Ideally we need applicants to have previously worked in a manufacturing environment, as candidates will need to evidence previous experience of basic mechanical aptitude in operating production equipment. However, if you are considering this position because of a desire for a change in career and you have transferable skill sets, we would welcome your application.

This role will be based on our site in Leeming Bar in North Yorkshire. The normal working hours would be 2,166 per annum. Rotas are notified in advance

The starting salary for this position is £31,930 . Individual performance and development within the role will continuously be monitored over the first 2 years of employment. Individuals will be formally reviewed every 6 months and based on signs of continuous development, at those intervals it is anticipated that in line with progression the salary will be increase at each stage.

Once deemed a fully competent operator (by 2 years service) the salary will be uplifted to the equivalent full rate of a trained production operator (currently at £42,794.48 per annum).

At Cawingredients we value our team and offer a range of benefits designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance.

Pension Scheme – Helping you plan for the future:

• 5% Employee, 3% Employer

Length of Service Leave – Rewarding loyalty with up to 4 extra days of annual leave:

• 5 years = 2 extra days
• 10 years = 1 extra day
• 15 years = 1 extra day

Life Insurance – Providing peace of mind with:

Comprehensive Healthcare Support – Prioritising your well‑being with:

• Healthcare Cash Plan (Benefit in Kind)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program – confidential support whenever you need it
• Doctor Line & Fitness Programs – promoting a healthy lifestyle

Financial Well‑being – We help you plan for a secure future with free access to professional financial coaching.

Family‑Friendly Policies – Enhanced Paternity Leave.

Company Sick Pay – Up to 10 paid sick days per year, ensuring support during challenging times.

Exclusive Discounts – Enjoy perks such as discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, shopping deals, and more through various platforms.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On‑site parking
• Sick pay

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