General Grader Operative (Nights)

Oldershaw Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural company in the UK is looking for a General Grader Operative (Nights) to join its team. This role involves assessing products, ensuring cleanliness, and operating grading machinery following strict standards. The ideal candidate will possess excellent attention to detail, teamwork abilities, and good communication skills. The company offers competitive salary, training, and a supportive workplace environment.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Sick leave

Bereavement leave

Canteen

Company events

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, essential for quality control.
• Excellent teamwork skills required for line operations.
• Patience in stressful situations crucial for efficient workflow.

Responsibilities

• Assess product on the grading line and remove substandard items.
• Maintain cleanliness during production as per SOP.
• Set up grading line machinery when necessary.
• Use barcode scanner for product tracking.
• Report technical or quality issues to the supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in teams

Patience

Flexibility

Basic computer skills

Verbal communication

Job description

Join to apply for the General Grader Operative (Nights) role at Moulton Bulb Co. Ltd

This role covers various functions in order to fulfil orders as per customer specifications and standards

Working hours: 5:00pm - 5:30am on a 4on, 4off shift pattern

The Position

• Ability to quickly assess product as it passes over the line and remove any that obviously does not meet the requested standard
• Cleaning – between, during and after production runs, always ensuring that you are following clean as you go procedures
• If requested, setting up the grading line may be necessary; this may involve operating the machinery (i.e. installing screens and topper beds) and must be operated as per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Use of barcode scanner to scan product into and out of lines (as and when required)
• Report any issues with your line to your immediate Line Leader or Supervisor (issues with machinery, product quality or packing)
• Possibility of relief forklift driving (as and when required); training for the right candidate can be given

The perfect candidate would be

• Thorough with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work well with others
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Flexible and open to change
• Ability to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand‑held device
• Excellent verbal communication skills

Why Join Moulton Bulb Company?

We are dedicated to investing in our people by providing ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career growth. Our commitment is to create a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where every employee is respected and valued.

In addition to a competitive salary and pension, we offer:

• Free on‑site parking
• Sick leave
• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company events

Apply now to join our team!