Production Operative

Job type: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £11.70ph - Overtime paid at x1.5 & x 2 for Bank Holidays. 
Hours: Full-Time, 8am - 5pm Monday – Friday, plus alternate Sundays 8-1pm
Location: Penrith, Cumbria 
*FREE transport from Carlisle and Penrith
We’re looking for reliable and hardworking people to join the team in a fast pace production environment.  This is an opportunity to learn new skills with job progression and career opportunities for the right candidates.
 
What we do: You’ll be part of a team working in a cutting-edge packing centre. It is a physical, fast paced role which requires manual handling, some repetitive bending and use of pallet lifters. It is essential that we all maintain high standards of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene.
 
Skills needed: Previous experience an advantage but not essential as full training is provided. You will need a reasonable level of fitness. Reliability, multi-tasking, problem solving and good attention to detail. A willingness to learn and positive manner are essential. Transport available from Carlisle.  
Your role & responsibilities:
 
• Basic visual quality checks 
• Running and operating lines
• Packing 
• Lift cases onto pallets
• Complete basic paperwork
• Maintain hygiene standards
• Follow H&S guidelines
 
Benefits:
 
• Weekly Pay
• Workplace Pension
• Guaranteed hours
• Enhanced overtime rate for Sundays & Bank Holidays
• Free transport from Carlisle
• Free parking
• Full training provided
• Pay rates increased as soon as new skill sets achieved
• Opportunities to progress within the business
 
Necessary training provided: 
 
• Health & Safety 
• Manual handling 
• Manual/Electric pallet truck
• HACCP 
• Safe systems of work 
• Food handling/hygiene 
 
Apply today or for more information, please call Emma on (phone number removed)
If this role isn’t quite what you are looking for but you want to discuss your next career move in confidence, please call the office and one of the team will be happy to help.