Skilled Production Operative Nights

Ornua Co-operative Limited; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ornua Co-operative Limited seeks Skilled Production Operatives for their Nantwich facility, working night shifts. This role involves operating state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring product quality, and working in a physically demanding environment. Ideal candidates will have manufacturing experience and excel in teamwork, supported by various company benefits, including holidays and development plans.

Benefits

31 days holiday (28 days + 3 Bank Holidays)

Paid breaks

Company Shop discounts

Refer a Friend Cash Scheme

Discounts on bikes and tech schemes

Pension

Personal development plans

Qualifications

• Experience in a Manufacturing, FMCG, or Food environment.
• Excellent teamwork skills required.
• Understanding of safety and quality standards in food processing.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery safely and efficiently.
• Perform quality inspections on materials and finished products.
• Monitor production lines to ensure product quality.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Numerical Skills

Understanding of Food Hygiene

Tools

Ilpack

Sandicure

Job description

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Job Title: Skilled Production Operative Nights

Reports to: Shift Manager

Hours: Monday to Friday 10pm – 6am

Salary: £14.55 - £15.50 per hour for candidates with relevant food manufacturing skills and experience

Do you have experience in Production or Manufacturing and are looking for your next challenge?

Are you looking to join a forward-thinking company that offers personal development plans and opportunities to progress? Then read on…

We have exciting opportunities available for Skilled Production Operatives with previous manufacturing experience to join our team in Nantwich on a permanent basis.

In this role, you will work as part of a team on one of our state-of-the-art Production lines. You will carry out all production-related tasks to produce high-quality, great-tasting products for some of our well-known customers. We use some of the latest interactive technologies to monitor product quality and measure efficiency levels.

Successful candidates will need to operate within a challenging but rewarding factory environment that is physically demanding and involves repetitive tasks. The role will be based within a chilled environment (less than 8 degrees) and will involve heavy lifting. PPE is provided by Ornua.

A Day in the Life of a Skilled Production Operative

As a Skilled Production Operative, you will work within a team on one of our state-of-the-art Production lines. Key duties include:

• Operating machinery (Ilpack and Sandicure) safely and efficiently daily.
• Reporting and correcting safety issues.
• Performing quality inspections on materials and finished products.
• Setting up machines and changeovers for manufacturing.
• Monitoring production lines to ensure products meet quality standards.

What are we looking for?

• Experience in a Manufacturing, FMCG, or Food environment.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Good verbal, written, and numerical skills.
• Understanding of Food Hygiene, quality, and safety standards.

What can we offer in return?

Brilliant benefits including 31 days holiday (28 days + 3 Bank Holidays), paid breaks, Company Shop discounts, Refer a Friend Cash Scheme, discounts on bikes and tech schemes, pension, and personal development plans aligned with our grading structure.

Our job grading structure clearly defines role requirements based on knowledge, skill, and responsibility, encouraging development aligned with personal ambitions while maintaining fairness. This framework, along with strong working relationships, helps Ornua foster a workplace where people feel valued and can grow.

At Ornua, our Values guide us as we work together and care for each other to achieve great things. Our five values—Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care, and Achieve Great Things Together—are at the core of our culture.