Production Operative
- Recruiter
- Pukka Pies
- Location
- Leicester
- Salary
- £7.83 - £8.32 per hour
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2018
- Closes
- 13 Jul 2018
- Sectors
- Manufacturing & Industrial
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We currently have multiple opportunities available for Production Operative to join our team based in Syston, Leicester. You will join us on a full time, permanent or fixed term contract basis and in return will receive £7.83 - £8.32 per hour.
Pukka Pies is a friendly, family owned independent company with an outstanding reputation as a brand leader in its market.
We have ambitious growth plans and as part of these plans have developed a new shift pattern that will support the business achieve the capacities required.
The role
As our Production Operative you will promote and show positive behaviours in line with Pukka Pies Visions and Values. Reporting to your Front Line Manager, you are responsible for carrying out the tasks given to you to the best of your ability, producing safe, quality product in an efficient and timely manner
We are looking for some general bakery assistants as well as some specific skills such as pastry making and fillings cooking.
We have opportunities available to work a various shifts which will move to 3 on 3 off 12 hour shift in September- including day and night shifts. We are offering some fixed term six month contracts alongside permanent contracts.
Responsibilities of our Production Operative:
- Following procedures and instructions correctly.
- Ensuring that all reasonable requests are complied with.
- Ensuring that you assist with the training of new staff by using the buddy system.
- Promoting the positive behaviours and attitudes that are expected of the staff.
- Ensuring that you follow the rules set out in the company induction with regards to time keeping and attendance.
- Adhering to all company policies and procedures.
- Complying with all Health & Safety standards and policies outlined in the induction pack.
- Raising any hazards, near misses, or any Health & Safety concerns to your to your Front Line Manager.
- Segregating the different types of waste correctly ensuring that they are in the correct disposal units and are not mixed.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in your work area by following the ‘clean as you go’ policy.
- Being accountable for the production of high quality products that are safe.
- Adhering to the technical standards and Food Safety policies outlined in the company Induction and during subsequent training sessions.
Skills and experience required of our Production Operative:
- Previous food manufacturing experience is desirable
- Required to work a shift pattern
- Must be able to work as part of a team as well as an individual
- Basic communication skills
- Highly motivated with positive attitude to work,
- Be able to take instruction and follow procedure diligently
-To understand and be trained in the basic principles of Food Safety and Health and Safety and work accordingly
-The right to work in the UK
What can we offer you?
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Private Health care
- Death in Service benefit
If you have the skills and experience required to be our Production Operative, then apply today! We look forward to receiving your application.