Hopper Operative / Machine Minder

Hopper Operative /  Line Feeder / Depositor – Operative/Feeder

You will report to the Factory Shift Manager and the shift pattern will be based on 7-day fortnight working the following:

7-day Fortnight, weekdays 7:00-18:00, Thursday 06:45-18:00, weekends 07:00-18:30. An example of the days are below:

Week 1: Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday

Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday

With this shift pattern, you will only work 183 shifts per year, an average of 15 days per month.

About the role

In your role as Hopper Operative, you will be responsible for ensuring that you have selected the correct components (e.g. cook sauces, cook rice, cook proteins) and suppling and feeding the line ensuring the hoppers/depositors are replenished. You will be the key contact to ensuring the machines and your workstation are kept safe, clean and tidy at all times whilst carrying out your role. You will also be required to assist with the production, working on the assembly line as and when required.

Machine Minder  / Machine Setter / Machine Operative

You will report to the Factory Shift Manager and the shift pattern will be based on 7-day fortnight working the following:

7-day Fortnight, weekdays 7:00-18:00, Thursday 06:45-18:00, weekends 07:00-18:30. An example of the days are below:

Week 1: Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday

Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday

With this shift pattern, you will only work 183 shifts per year, an average of 15 days per month.

About the role

In your role as Machine Minder, you will be responsible for setting up and operating the day to day operation of machinery (depositing/ packaging /automated depositing system in high care or in line cook / cooling processes in low care) within your area ensuring the machines are set up to the safety and control standards. You will be the key contact to ensuring the machines are kept safe, clean and tidy at all times and conduct checks along with completing documentation. You will also be required to assist with the production, working on the assembly line as and when required.

About you

The food manufacturing industry is fast paced, so we require pace and agility along with resilience to ensure we continue to exceed our customers’ expectations. As our company is customer focused so it is key that we understand the ever-increasing quality standards, therefore you will need to be self-motivated, flexible and a good team player.

Knowledge of the food industry is an advantage but transferable skills are appreciated so if you have a can do attitude, attention to detail and a desire to ensure high quality your very welcome to apply as training will be provided to help you develop yourself and your career.

About RF Brookes

RF Brookes is part of the 2 Sisters Food Group, based at Rogerstone, Newport.

We are a large food manufacturer creating high quality ready meals for our customers employing 1700 employees. As we continue to grow, we have a number of vacancies which we hope will be of interest to you and offer a career path within food manufacturing.

What can we offer?

Wellbeing

• Holidays – dependent on shift pattern 33 days per annum (pro-rata for different shifts)
• On-site parking
• Subsidised Canteen – operating day and night
• Staff Shop facility
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hapi Benefits – Discount at many retailers
• Wellbeing support

Financial

• Pension
• Pay Rate includes paid breaks
• Plus a £10 attendance bonus for every Saturday and Sunday - *Terms and conditions apply*
• Plus a £10 attendance bonus for every night shift     

Throughout your time at RF Brookes, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.

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