Production Assistant & Packer (9.15Am-3Pm)

Job Description - ProductionAssistant

Due to our ongoing expansion a fantastic opportunity as arisen for an experienced Production Assistant to join a purpose built, well renowned, long-established family owned sausage manufacturing plant in Accrington.

You will be required to work along side and assist our production team and help in all aspects of general production, pre-production and cleaning.

Job Requirements:

The plant is a busy, fast paced environment and the ideal candidate will need to have a good work ethic, be hands on, work smart, able to get your head down, sleeves rolled up, get stuck in and work at a good pace.

You will need to be able and comfortable working in a refrigerated cold room environment (all necessary PPE will be provided).

Must be punctual, reliable & trustworthy.

Ability to plan and organise your own workload and show initiative.

Must have a real can do attitude and have an eagerness to learn.

Involves the handling of various meat cuts including Pork, Beef & Poultry.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with all aspects of packing and preparation, predominantly the packing, labeling and boxing of fresh sausage and steak canadiann.
• Assist with all other packing and pre production requirements.
• Assist with cleaning of all machinery and areas.

Job Pay, Hours and Start, Finish Times

27.5 Paid hours per week

£11.75 per hour

The role is 5 days per week - Working Mon to Friday.

Start Time 9.15am.

Finish Time 3pm.

(27.5 paid hours per day with a 15 min unpaid break each day)

Total of 28.75 hours per week of which 27.5 hours are paid with 15 mins each day unpaid break.

28 days Holiday in total over a 12 month period which includes the statutory bank hols.

(NB: the job on minimum occasion may need you to work on a certain bank holiday or on a weekend day but only on very limited occasions. A day will be given back when this is the case)

PLEASE NOTE:

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications we will only be contacting those that are shortlisted for the position. If you do not hear from us within 7 working days of submitting your CV please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Please do check our website for any other roles which may be of any interest.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.75 per hour

Expected hours: 27.5 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Please confirm that you understand that the role involves working in a refrigerated cold room
• Please confirm you understand that the job is full time and are able to work during school holidays.

Licence/Certification:

• Driving License (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: kenn001