Warehouse Operative

We have an exciting opportunity for Warehouse / Production Operatives to join a well-established family-run dairy company located in Tewkesbury GL20 8JT.

They firmly believe that they can achieve greater success by working as a team, valuing each other, their staff, and customers, and managing everyone with empathy.

We are looking for people who want to learn and experience more. Our client offers excellent career advancement opportunities, with internal training available and multiple options to work within different departments. After 12 weeks, employees can also join their very own academy.

Benefits of working as a Warehouse / Production Operative in Tewkesbury:

• Long term work - Permanent placement after 12 successful weeks
• Weekly Pay up until your 12 weeks then monthly pay
• Access to online payslip portal
• Free on-site car parking
• PPE Work wear provided
• Dedicated account team
• Excellent training facilities onsite
• Great work / life balance
• Competitive salary with scope to train and advance
• 30 days' holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Additional day of holiday after 3 years' service
• Group personal pension scheme via Aviva (After 12 weeks)
• Health and wellbeing benefit with Simply Health (After 12 weeks)
• Cycle to work scheme (After 12 weeks)
• Discounted products, including doorstep delivery
• Regular social calendar of event

Hours:

Early shift: 0600 - finish; Late shift: 1400 - finish (Monday - Friday);

Early shift: 0600 - finish (Saturday)

As a guide, production finishes 1400-1500 and by 2200 most days - though this cannot be guaranteed due to production variables

• In order to meet the shift times, you will need to have your own transportation or live within walking/cycling distance of the depot. Please note that Public Transport from Cheltenham, Gloucester or Worcester does not arrive at the depot early enough **

Pay:

Starting Salary of £12.87 per hour

Working as a Warehouse / Production Operative in Tewkesbury:

A technical and skilled position within the production process, this role will provide

you with a strong foundation and a knowledgeable base for a career in the dairy

industry. Responsible for the safe intake and processing of food products, you will

adhere to company and industry standards, policies and best practice at all times.

With a keen eye for detail, forward thinking and planning, you will use your initiative

to ensure an efficient process flow, and work as part of the team to maintain and

exceed expected outputs while reducing wastage. In return, we will provide all the

relevant training including level 2 Food Safety and HACCP training with the

opportunity to continuously develop for willing candidates

• To operate a variety of machinery producing units of packed products;
• Pack finished products on the end of the line ready to send through to distribution;
• To ensure a high standard of quality is maintained throughout the production process;
• To maintain excellent hygiene standards in line with Company procedure;
• To communicate any issues as they arise;
• To follow all Company procedures;
• To adhere to Health and Safety standards;
• To work in a flexible and organised manner;
• Training, coaching and mentoring of any other team members;
• To carry out any other duties as reasonably requested by your Supervisor or Manager;
• To understand and comply with the Company's Health and Safety Policy Statement.

IMPORTANT - This physically active role requires manual handling

Due to food hygiene regulations, only one solid wedding band is permitted. No earrings, studs, bracelets, necklaces, makeup, strong-smelling deodorants, or perfumes are permitted in the factory area (NO NUTS ON SITE)

Skills (Essential):

• Have an eye for detail to ensure accuracy and precision;
• Possess a good level of numeracy skills;
• Positive attitude possessing high levels of commitment and motivation;
• Flexibility to work varying shift patterns and work to tight deadlines;
• A strong communicator able to work well in a team;
• The ability to work on fast-moving production lines;
• Forward thinking and possessing a "can do" attitude;
• Ability to pass Level 2 Food Safety.

Skills (Desirable):

• Experience of working in a dairy or similar food production sector;
• Knowledge of food production, food hygiene, and associated procedures