Production Operative

We are looking for Production Operatives for a busy animal feeds production plant near Banbury, Oxfordshire.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Production OperativeBanbury, OX17 3AA (Own transport essential)

• Full-time, permanent £30,700 per annum basic (before allowances, bonuses and overtime)
• Expected earnings when proficient: over £37,000 including bonus + anticipated overtime
• Excellent benefits including loyalty bonus, production bonus, and auto-enrolment pension scheme

Please note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

The Production Operative role is an opportunity for individuals with drive and a good level of communication to work within a small, dedicated team in a long-standing, well-established business.

The job will encompass working within a production and storage facility, where you will be dealing with both raw materials (goods in) and finished products (goods out). At its most basic, there will be manual labour involved to keep the storage and production areas clean and tidy (sweeping, scraping and shovelling). You will be fully trained to use the CB FLT & modern bucket loaders, as well as how to control the loading and unloading of lorries safely. Once you are fully competent, and have been integrated into the shift system, a weekly bonus will be paid.

When you are fully conversant with the Production Operative responsibilities, the company will endeavour to develop your knowledge in our production process, quality control checks, Quality and Health & Safety systems, as well as several other skills, such as using and understanding the company's production computer system, maintenance and cleaning of the production plant and, operation of the company’s weighbridge.

The company aims to create multi-skilled operatives with good knowledge in all facets of production. In return, they can offer excellent rates of pay, with overtime, bonuses, and other benefits, including our auto-enrolment pension scheme.

About you:

The right applicant needs to have basic computer literacy. A Counterbalance FLT / loading shovel licence is also required, although training can be given.

Working hours:

Normal production shifts are:

7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am or, when required, three 12-hour shifts followed by one 8-hour shift.

Salary:

• £14.76 per hour normal day shift
• £18.45 per hour weekday overtime

The basic salary for this role is £30,700 per annum (before allowances, bonuses, and overtime). Expected earnings are £37,000 with a bonus + overtime.

About them:

This company was founded in 1961 and is a well-known and respected manufacturer of high-quality feedstuffs for supply to all sectors of the animal feed market. Their products are predominantly focused on the pig and poultry sector, where we specialise in the processing of UK-grown raw materials.

They are proud of their authentic values, clear company mission, and diverse leadership. Their emphasis is on transparency, with leaders visible and accessible at all levels, to prevent negative office politics.

Benefits

• Career progression to Shift Leader is a distinct possibility
• Competitive salary package
• Overtime opportunities
• Loyalty bonus
• Production bonus
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Full-time, part-time, or flexible working options available

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note that, due to the location, you will require your own means of transport.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies, please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Production Team, Production Jobs, Skilled Production Operative, Shift Manager - Production, FLT Driver, Fork Lift Truck Operative, Warehouse Operative, Farm Worker, Mill Operator, Industrial Cleaner.