Factory Operative - Deal, United Kingdom - Intercrop Ltd

Intercrop Ltd
Intercrop Ltd
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Deal, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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A leading, innovative, producer of high-quality crops in the Southeast of England and Spain, we currently employ 60 full time and up to 80 seasonal staff during peak season, based at our headquarters near Deal in Kent.

We look to develop from within where possible. This is a gateway job for those looking to progress within the industry.

We are seeking to appoint committed, enthusiastic individuals to the position of:

Factory Operative
Based in our expanding salad packing facility, reporting into Line Leaders.

We are looking for general workers, especially those with the potential to develop into higher paid skilled roles such as Quality Assurance, Dispatch and Forklift, Machine Operators and Line Leaders.

We are expanding our operation considerably in 2023, which means there will be many opportunities to grow and develop with us.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not restricted to:

  • Working efficiently in a high-paced salad packing facility.
  • Adhering to all Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations.
  • Making, labelling & packing boxes, moving pallets and handling salad products.
  • Cleaning of the factory environment and equipment to meticulous hygienic specifications.
  • Any other duties as required.
There are a variety of different shifts with different working patterns including:

Day Operatives Rate of pay:
£11.08 per hour for the first 48 hours per week, overtime rate is £13.85 per hour.


Working patterns can be:

  • Set two days off per week between Monday
  • Sunday. You will be expected to work at least one weekend day.
  • Four days working, 2 days off work pattern.

Night Operatives Rate of pay:
£11.64 per hour for the first 48 hours per week, overtime rate is £14.55 per hour.

Set two days off per week between Monday - Sunday. You will work a maximum average of 8 hours per shift calculated over 17 weeks.


Person Specification

Essential Skills:

  • Experience of working in a fastpaced environment.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • The ability to work under your own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Cando attitude.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Good attendance and punctuality.
  • Selfmotivation: The role can be repetitive.
  • Ability to work in a cool environment for prolonged periods.

Desirable:

  • Experience in the food industry.
  • Forklift truck licence.
  • Experience in a production environment.
  • Logistics experience.
  • Machine Operator experience.
  • Proficient spoken and written English.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£11.08-£11.64 per hour


Benefits:


  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • English not required

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Overtime

Work Location:
In person
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