Production Operative

Acu IT; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Market Drayton is seeking a Production Operative to join their Filling department. This role involves operating machinery, maintaining hygiene standards, and meeting production targets. The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing and mechanical aptitude. Benefits include a competitive salary starting at £31,079, a bonus, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

5% Bonus

Progression routes and career development

Free yoghurts

282 Hours Annual Holiday

Company Pension

X2 Life Assurance

Muller Rewards discount scheme

Free uniform/PPE

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude is essential.
• Proactive approach to Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing machinery according to procedures.
• Achieve operational line and individual targets.
• Maintain hygienic standards of the production environment.

Skills

Relevant food manufacturing qualification/experience

Basic Food Hygiene

Relevant Health & Safety Knowledge/Training

Mechanical Handling Equipment experience

Technical Processing Plant / Machine Knowledge

Teamwork & Collaboration

Good communicator - verbally and written

Good mechanical aptitude

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for Production Operatives to join the Filling department at our Market Drayton site, to be a part of Muller's UK Manufacturing Operation, producing a quality product and meeting specifications according to procedures in the most efficient way possible.

Shift Pattern - 4 on 4 off Shift Pattern (Days and Nights)

Salary - starting salary of £31,079, rising up to £33,906 through the successful completion of our extensive in-house training and competency framework.

Location - Market Drayton

The ideal candidate will have production machine experience and knowledge within Technical Processing Plant operative, ideally in a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operating manufacturing machinery in accordance to procedures.
• A proactive approach to all matters concerning Health & Safety
• Ability to co-operate with the employer in assisting them to fulfil their statutory duties
• Meeting operational line / plant targets / waste targets
• Meeting Individual targets
• Minimising machine / plant down time
• Maintaining the hygienic standards of the production environment and general housekeeping of the working area
• Carrying out of basic routine maintenance (mechanical aptitude is essential)
• Striving to achieve the highest quality product, highlighting any concerns to your manager
• Prompt fault finding and timely corrective action or escalation.
• Having a flexible approach to your work arrangements

Key Skills & Experience

• Relevant food manufacturing qualification/experience would be advantageous
• Basic Food Hygiene
• Relevant Health & Safety Knowledge/Training
• Mechanical Handling Equipment experience
• Technical Processing Plant / Machine Knowledge
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Good communicator - verbally and written
• Good mechanical aptitude (Essential)

What\'s in it for you?

• A competitive salary of £31,079
• 5% Bonus
• Progression routes and career development / continuous training
• Free yoghurts!
• 282 Hours Annual Holiday
• Company Pension
• X2 Life Assurance
• Muller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts
• Free uniform/PPE
• To be part of a globally recognised brand

Contact Details

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Muller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing
• Industries: Manufacturing