Are you looking to join a growing family-owned business with a commitment to sustainability and a focus on quality? We have invested over £10 million in our future, and we'd love you to be a part of it!
Who We Are
Fold Hill Pet is a Pet Food Manufacturing business whose founders have been farming the land near Boston in Lincolnshire for over 100 years. Based just 15 minutes from the centre of Boston, Fold Hill is one of the largest employers between Boston and Skegness. At Fold Hill Pet, we're more than just a company; we're a team driven by passion, expertise, and a dedication to sustainability. For generations, we've built a business that values quality and strong relationships. Now, with a significant investment in innovation and growth, we're looking for motivated individuals to join us on this exciting journey.
Your Role as an Extruder Operative
As an Extruder Operative, you will play a vital role in the smooth running of the production process, ensuring high product quality, maintaining safety standards and helping the business meet production targets. You will operate and monitor extrusion equipment within a clean and efficient workspace, contributing to a team-driven and sustainability-focused manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate, monitor and adjust extrusion machinery to ensure consistent product quality.
- Maintain quality control checks throughout the production process.
- Achieve production output targets within required timelines and efficiency standards.
- Keep work areas clean, safe and compliant with food manufacturing hygiene requirements.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain smooth production flow and resolve operational issues.
- Follow procedures to reduce waste and support eco-friendly operations.
- Use forklifts and counterbalance vehicles safely and efficiently as part of daily duties.
What We’re Looking For:
Essential
- Experience in a similar role within food manufacturing, production or comparable industry setting.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work effectively within a team-oriented environment.
- Good understanding of safe working practices and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Reliability, motivation and pride in delivering high-quality work.
Desirable
- Previous experience operating extrusion machinery or similar equipment.
- Familiarity with sustainability focused operational practices.
- Ability to identify and troubleshoot production issues efficiently.
What We Offer:
- A Family Atmosphere: Be part of a close-knit team that supports and encourages one another.
- Opportunities for Growth: With our substantial investment, we are expanding and there’s room for you to grow within the company.
- Training and Development: Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, we’ll provide all the training and support you need.
- Commitment to Sustainability: Join a business that is not only investing in growth but in a greener, more sustainable future.
We have shifts available on a 3-shift rotation of days, afternoons and nights, (8-hour shifts) 06:30 – 14:30, 14:30 – 22:30 and 22:30 – 06:30.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting time to be part of Fold Hill Pet. Our £10 million investment has paved the way for modernisation and development, creating new opportunities across the business. If you are looking for a role where you can make a real impact, in a company that truly cares about its people and the planet, this is the perfect opportunity.
Welcome Bonus: You will automatically receive £150 after successfully completing your probationary period, plus a further £150 3 months later.
Site wide bonus scheme based on the companies and individuals’ performance.
Apply Now!
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to join Fold Hill Pet in their mission to ensure happy pets for happy pet parents, we would love to hear from you.
We respectfully request that no agencies contact us about these roles.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
