Skilled Operative

Pilgrim'S Europe; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Premium overtime

Canteen on-site

Life Assurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe in King's Lynn is seeking Skilled Operatives to join our chilled food production team on a full-time permanent basis. You will work rotating shifts 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00, contributing to efficient line operation and GMP compliance.

You will monitor critical control points, ensure quality checks and documentation are completed promptly, and assist with line changeovers. Training is provided, with premium overtime rates, life assurance and access to staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Food manufacturing experience is desirable.
• Full training will be provided to help you progress.

Responsibilities

• Ensure any safety concerns are raised immediately.
• Complete all quality checks and ensure documentation is forwarded promptly.
• Monitor critical control points on the line.
• Check and set up line/machine parameters at shift start.
• Be involved in changeovers.
• Raise training needs to the key Operative.

Skills

Literacy & numeracy

Positive attitude

Self-motivation

Initiative

Job description

We currently have opportunities for Skilled Operatives to join our team at King's Lynn site!

Shift pattern: Monday to Friday 06:00am to 14:00pm / 14:00pm to 22:00pm rotating weekly.

You will be working in chilled food production environment. In your role you will ensure that your area is operating correctly and efficiently, and that GMP standards, quality and service levels are met. You will assist in achieving departmental objectives through effective use of resources and to maintain an area of continuous improvement.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Ensure any safety concerns are raised immediately
• Complete all quality checks and ensure all documentation is completed and forwarded to the appropriate parties in a timely manner
• Be fully aware of the critical control points on the line and ensure they are monitored and controlled effectively.
• Assisting the key operative in ensuring that the line/ machine settings are checked, set up as appropriate and are ready to run at the start of the shift.
• Have full involvement in changeovers
• Raise any training needs of all personnel on the line to your key Operative

Key information:

• Competitive Rates of Pay!
• Overtime paid at Premium Rates!
• Subsidised on site canteen!
• Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent
• Life Assurance
• Access to Employee Welfare Platform & Exclusive employee discounts!

It would be desirable for candidates to have:

• Good standard of literacy and numeracy skills
• Positive thinking and self-motivation
• Ability to use own initiative
• An excellent attitude to work
• hands‑on approach to solving issues

Food Manufacturing experience is desirable and candidates who wish to progress and learn new skills will be provided with full support and training to succeed!