Production Operator (12 month temp contract)

Yara; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in agricultural solutions is seeking Production Operators for their facility in York. The role emphasizes safety and quality, requiring ability to operate mechanical handling equipment. Ideal candidates will have an FLT licence, but training is available. The position involves rotating shifts and varies in responsibilities from operating production plant to ensuring workplace safety standards are met. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Starting salary of £27,942

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

Bike to Work and Electric Car schemes

Season ticket loan option

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will already have an FLT licence, however training would be provided for any successful candidate that needs one.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Company and local procedures related to chemical, process and occupational safety.
• Operate production plant and equipment, including semi-automatic bottle filling lines and bag filling machinery.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the work area.
• Operate mechanical handling equipment subject to qualification/training.
• Work rotating shift patterns as required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical handling equipment operation

Ability to work rotating shifts

Tools

Counterbalance fork lift trucks

Pedestrian pallet trucks

Job description

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 an FLT licence, however training would be provided. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will already have an FLT licence, however training would be provided for any successful candidate that needs one.

About the Unit

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. Yara Pocklington is part of the global company Yara International ASA and is 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.

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.

Salary and Benefits

• Starting salary is £27,942 (£13.43 per hour, plus 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)
• In encouraging sustainable transport for employees, as well as the Bike to Work and Electric Car schemes, we will also provide a season ticket loan option through payroll to support.