Production Operator (12 month temp contract)

Yara International; York; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Yara International is seeking Production Operators for a 12-month temporary contract at their Pocklington plant. The role involves operating production equipment and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should ideally have a FLT licence, though training will be provided. An attractive salary package includes a starting salary of £26,742, shift premiums, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday (plus option to buy 5 more)

Vitality Private Health

10% employer Pension Contributions

Annual bonus scheme

Life Assurance

Wide range of personal development opportunities

Inclusion & Wellbeing Activities

Qualifications

• Must comply with safety procedures.
• Experience with mechanical handling equipment preferred.
• FLT licence ideal but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate production plant and equipment.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Work on rotating shift patterns.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Mechanical Handling Equipment Operation

Tools

Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck

Pedestrian Pallet Truck

Job description

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We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About The Unit

Yara Pocklington is part of the global company Yara International ASA and are a leader in the product development, manufacture and marketing of speciality nutrients & biostimulant products for use in regenerative agriculture worldwide. Founded in 1905, we have been present in Pocklington since 1967 and have a global presence with more than 16,000 employees and sales in almost 160 countries.

We are looking to recruit a number of Production Operators (on 12 month fixed term contracts) , who MUST be able to prioritise Safety & Quality in the workplace and ideally have a FLT licence, however training would be provided.

The starting salary is £26,742 (£12.86 per hour, plus 15% when on shifts). These roles will be based at our Pocklington Global Plant, at the end of which if there are to be any permanent opportunities they would be at the new plant in Howden.

We will have an open day on Friday 13th June, starting at 2.00pm on site for a tour & talk - please apply online to get a confirmed invite.

Responsibilities

The factory has a range of process plant and equipment, liquid and powder filling lines that involves operating mechanical handling equipment such as counter balance fork lift trucks.

The role will have the expectation of cross training within different areas on site and report to the Process Manager. You would be working on a rotating shift pattern or standard days basis as required.

Profile

• To work in full compliance with all Company and local procedures related to chemical, process and occupational safety
• The operation of production plant and equipment, including: semi-automatic bottle filling lines, powder tipping stations or bag and sack filling machinery
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the work area
• Required to operate mechanical handling equipment (MHE) - subject to qualification/training - namely counterbalance fork lift trucks and pedestrian pallet trucks (both powered & manual).
• Good level of safety awareness
• Able to work rotating shift patterns as and when required
• Ideal candidates will already have a FLT licence, however training would be provided for any successful candidate that needs one.
  
  

Additional Information

In addition to a great place to work, Yara offer an attractive rewards package including:

Yara Offer An Attractive Rewards Package Including

• Starting £26,742 Salary (£12.86 per hour)
• £Shift Premium (15% when on shifts)
• 25 days holiday (plus option to buy 5 more)
• Vitality Private Health
• 10% employer Pension Contributions
• Annual bonus scheme
• Life Assurance
• Wide range of personal development opportunities
• Inclusion & Wellbeing Activities (including football, badminton, tennis, running and walking)
  
  

We will have an open day on Friday 13th June, starting at 2.00pm on site for a tour & talk - please apply online to get a confirmed invite.

More details on the YaraVita product we make on site are available on our website.

Contact details

Paul McCartan ([e-mail])

HR Manager

Apply no later than

20th June 2025

Knowledge grows through differences

Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Production

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing, Environmental Services, and Farming

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