Skilled Production Operative

Job Title: Skilled Production Operative 

Shift Pattern: 06:00 – 18:00 4on 4off

Location: Palethorpes Bakery,  Market Drayton, TF9 3AL

Salary: Earn £13.77 per hour depending on skill

Who We Are:

At The Compleat Food Group we’re not just serving up great food, we’re creating an environment where our people can thrive. As one of the leading chilled prepared food manufacturers in the UK food industry, we believe that our employees are the secret ingredient to our success. We’re passionate about fostering a culture where quality, innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the forefront.

Job Description: As a Skilled Production Operative in our Packing Department, you will play a pivotal role in our fast-paced food production environment, ensuring the seamless operation of our Hot-Pie production lines. You will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of efficiency, quality, and hygiene while adhering to strict safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Production Operative you will

1. Operate and maintain production line equipment efficiently to meet daily production targets.
2. Conduct regular quality checks to ensure adherence to product specifications and regulatory standards.
3. Work with raw meat and ingredients, following stringent hygiene practices to prevent contamination.
4. Monitor critical control points (CCPs) to uphold food safety and quality standards.
5. Lift and handle ingredients and finished products, weighing up to 25kg, with care and attention to safety.
6. Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve any production issues promptly.

Requirements:

1. Good written and spoken English skills to effectively communicate with team members and supervisors.
2. Previous experience in a fast-paced factory environment, ideally within the food industry.
3. Physical ability to lift and handle weights up to 25kg safely.
4. Experience as Production Operative or knowledge of operating and maintaining production line equipment is advantageous.
5. Knowledge of critical control points (CCPs) and food safety regulations is preferred.

Benefits to Include:

24 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Enhanced rates for all overtime

Heavy discounted staff shop

Free Parking

Sink your teeth into discounts with our online and high-street retailer discount scheme and benefits portal.

Join us in spreading sweetness with charity initiatives and team events that'll warm your heart.

24/7 access to Grocery Aid

Rise through the ranks with informal and formal training and career development opportunities through our individual online LMS portal.

Secure your future with our company pension plan

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.

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.