Lead Production Operative

Join our team as a Lead Production Operative!

Location: The Compleat Food Group, Twin Brook Business Park, Twin Brook Road, Clitheroe, BB7 1QX

Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 days, Monday to Friday, possible work over the weekend 2pm – 11pm

Pay: £13.95 per hour

About Us: 

The Compleat Food Group are a new food group on a mission to create great quality, tasty and affordable food, that people love to eat. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact.

Our team of over 5,500 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. At The Compleat Food Group we don’t just make food. We make food to feel good, taste good and do good for everyone.

Our genuine passion drives the creation of products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, Vadasz and Unearthed.

We are looking for a Lead Production Operative, with a background in machine operating, to join our brand new night shift at our Clitheroe site. You will be part of a team of skilled operatives, ensuring that our factory runs efficiently and we achieve production targets. 

What you will be doing as a Lead Production Operative:

• Complete pre-start checks on the line ensuring compliance.
• Setup Labellers/Sealing machines/oil depositors/multipond and meat slicers in the correct manner to prevent damage or downtime.
• Able to perform changeovers/cleaning in the allocated time frame and to the correct quality standards as laid out by the business policies and procedures.
• Able to read and understand the production plan.
• Able to complete relevant paperwork needed to maintain the line and it's legal requirements.
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in the appropriate condition for operational use.
• Ensure that staff on the line are following the correct PPE colour identification especially for allergens.
• Ensure lines are run in a manner to prevent health and safety/quality breaches.
• Able to keep the line performing at the planned targets or higher, in the event of failure be able to provide suitable information with regards to the event.
• Able to adjust the lines to assist with improving the targets and KPIs and have full understanding of consequences of change.
• Able to control waste levels and make adjustments to prevent waste from occurring.
• Able to control giveaway levels and prevent giveaway from exceeding target.
• Able to input data into the Gemba system or able to provide adequate details regarding issues and potential resolutions needed to prevent downtime.
• Assist supervisors/Managers in projects to reduce/remove downtime events.
• Communicate with supervisors/Managers with any plan changes that may need to happen to maintain KPIs.

What we need from you:

• Good understanding of English
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• An understanding of Health & Food safety
• A positive attitude
• Good attendance & punctuality

What's in it for you?

You will be working with a close knit team, who are supportive, innovative and talented, giving ample opportunity for your own career progression as you would expect working for a group of our size, we also offer:

• 29 Days annual leave
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme 
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts
• Online Wellbeing benefits
• Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
• Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount
• Free Products and frequent Fun Site Initiatives

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies: 

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to recruitment@compleatfood.com  and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.