Company Overview
JDM Food Group is a leader in the food manufacturing industry, dedicated to innovation and delivering high-quality, bespoke food solutions. Our passion for great flavors and fresh ingredients drives us to create products that delight consumers across retail, manufacturing, and hospitality sectors.
Whether it’s a bulb of garlic or hand of ginger, right through to culinary masterpiece blends, we have the knowledge and mastery of flavour! We cover every meal occasion creating great breakfast compotes, savoury sauces and bases, dips and purées as well as sweet sauces – we have it all! We even make delicious fresh porridge in a traditional way that delights consumers around the UK every day.
Shift pattern
4 on 4 off, day shifts between 06:00-18:00, following a shift rota, so you'll always know your working days. As well as the 4 days on 4 days off, you'll also have 20 days annual leave and a day off to celebrate your birthday!
Hourly rate of £14.53, working 40.25 hours per week.
About the Role
We are seeking dedicated Food Production Operatives to join our dynamic team. Based at our facility, this role is vital in ensuring the efficient production of our delicious food products, supporting our mission to provide exceptional quality and innovation. With extensive free parking on site, a staff canteen and a full induction and training programme, you'll work in a supportive and high performing environment from the very beginning.
Working in our High Risk or High Care Department, you will be responsible for operating food production lines for producing hot and chilled sauces in sachets, pouches and tubs . This is a varied role, where multi tasking and an eye for detail is key.
Responsibilities
- Set up and start machinery at the beginning of each shift, ready for that day's production.
- Monitor machine performance during production runs, reporting issues which affect the quality of the product .
- Check machine settings, films, prints, dates, weights, and codes.
- Review the production plan and input batch ingredients as required.
- Maintain high standards of food safety and quality at all times following HACCP and food safety regulations
- Pack and move stock and stack products
- Follow specific instructions and guidelines for product lines to ensure consistency.
About You
- Ability to work in a fast paced food manufacturing environment where there are increased noise levels, food odours and fluctuating temperatures
- Ideally an understanding of food safety and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Ideally some basic mechanical knowledge related to machinery used in food processing, although you will be fully trained and supported.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (Verbal & Written)
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and safety procedures
- Strong attention to detail and able to work on repetitive tasks
- Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Able to safely handle manual handling tasks
Why Join JDM?
At JDM Food Group, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking business where people are at the heart of what we do. We offer a modern working environment, opportunities for growth and development, and the chance to make a real impact in a business that is constantly evolving.
What We Offer:
- A 4 on 4 off shift pattern, 20 days annual leave. Plus a day off for your Birthday to celebrate your way!
- Company Treat Days (both sweet and savoury!).
- Free tea, coffee, and hot drinks all year round.
- Company-paid healthcare, optical, and dental scheme.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Discount scheme offering savings at supermarkets, electrical retailers, and more.
- Team events and awards for long service.
- Employee recognition scheme.
- Training and development opportunities to keep your skills and qualifications up to date.
- Free on-site parking.
- A generous referral scheme
Pay: £14.53 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kirton PE20 3DJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence? (You do not have to declare any offence deemed as spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)
- Are you able to commit to a 4 days on 4 days off shift pattern, incorporating weekends?
Work Location: In person
