J G Pears (Newark) Ltd is a rendering company that takes animal by-products and turns it into sustainable high-quality products like bio-fuels and pet food ingredients.
We are looking for a Factory Support Operative to join our team working on a permanent basis. This is a key role supporting our production operations by ensuring our site, equipment and working areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness, safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will be reliable, hardworking and have a strong focus on health and safety. A valid Forklift and Telehandler licence or experience is essential for this role.
Working hours - Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 17:00
Rewards
- Hourly rate £14.36 per hour, overtime paid at time and a quarter
- Retention bonus after qualifying period
- Holiday Entitlement - 28 days (pro-rata)
- Company pension
- Company sick pay scheme
- Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Occupational health
- 24/7 GP and mental health support, wellbeing and nutrition programmes, second medical opinion, health resources, emotional wellbeing app, smoking cessation support, and bereavement counselling.
- JG Pears rewards (retail / restaurants / gym discounts)
- Financial education and guidance through external providers
- Introduce a friend reward £300
Responsibilities
- Cleaning and maintaining production areas, equipment and machinery
- Operating forklift trucks and telehandlers safely across site
- Ensuring work areas are kept clean, tidy and organised
- Supporting production teams with general operational tasks where required
- Removing waste materials and maintaining high standards of housekeeping
- Following all Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures
- Completing relevant checks and reporting any issues to the appropriate team member
- Working safely and efficiently to support the smooth running of daily operations
Requirements
- Valid Forklift licence is essential (or experience)
- Valid Telehandler licence is essential (or experience)
- Previous experience within a production, manufacturing or industrial environment is desirable
- Good understanding of Health and Safety
- Reliable with excellent attendance records
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication skills and a positive attitude
- Due to location own transport is essential
Pay: From £14.36 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Can you reliably commute to NG23 6SP?
- Do you have a valid Forklift Licence or experience? Details:
- Do you have a valid Telehandler Licence or experience? Details:
- Do you have experience working in a production or industrial environment?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
