[ref. o36854820] Production Operator - FTC
We are not supporting candidates who require sponsorship for this position.
We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support.
We are committed to improving diversity and equality throughout Weetabix especially within our Recruitment processes.
We are always looking to enhance our current teams with diverse skills, experience, backgrounds and personalities ; so if your skills and experience look a little different and you believe you can add value to the role and/or Weetabix, then we would love you to drop us your CV or apply!No candidate will ever meet 100% of the desired qualifications, skills and/ or experience, but we are ambitious to attract the right talent for how we want our business to grow.
You might not be right for the role, yet but we are always looking for talented people!
Closing date: 25th May 2025Interview process: One Stage, On-Site interview
The recipe!
These roles will work a 24/7 Shift Pattern, 42 Hours Per Week Average
The purpose of this role is the effective, productive and safe operation of machinery within the factories ensuring that all Health and Safety policies, Food Safety compliance are followed in line with Standard Operating Procedures. This role will also involve working within a multi-functional team that will mean a requirement to work in all areas of the factory and may require work in other plants.This role should be considered as the first step in your career within Weetabix.
- Operate machinery per Standard Operating Procedures to ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety compliance
- Encourage safety practices by providing constructive feedback among peers
- Report hazards using the T-card system
- Participate in Risk Assessment reviews as needed
- Engage in Performance Management through participation in Baton Handovers, Short Interval Control, Team Huddles, and Daily Operations Reviews to improve team KPIs
- Support Fuel for Growth initiatives through Root Cause Analysis and improvement projects
- Complete basic machine setup and maintenance after training
- Utilise basic computer skills, including Office and real-time data capture tools
- Adhere to 5S principles and participate in factory audits
Requirements
Non-negotiables- Basic Food Hygiene – CIEH Certificated
- HACCP Awareness
- COSHH Awareness
- Manual Handling
- Health and Safety Awareness
- Alignment to Weetabix values
- Are always curious to finding new ways to do business!
- Have the ability to demonstrate how you keep up to date in your field of expertise
Nice to haves:
- NVQ Level Two – Performing Manufacturing Operations (PMO)
- FLT Licence
- FMCG Experience
Benefits
Check out our website for more information: https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/careers/
Competitive Salary & Pro-Rata Annual Flexible benefits & Shift Allowance- Annual bonus
- Double matched ER contributed pension scheme
- Annual Salary review
- Healthcare plan
- Access to 24/7 counselling service (in partnership with Grocery Aid)
To support our employees we also offer:
- Maternity Pay / Paternity leave
- Dependants and Carers Leave
- Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment
- Neonatal Care Leave
- Flexible Working Policies
- Working Parents Support Group
Please Note: Our company policy is not to advertise salaries as we want to benchmark all candidates based on skills and experience that need to be evidenced upon application and screening.
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