Production Operative
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 Production Operative to join our team working in a busy factory on a permanent basis at our site in Bradford . This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a well-established business that operates 24/7. The ideal candidate must be a team player with an excellent attendance record.
Shift Pattern
This role operates on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, rotating between 6:00am to 6:00pm and 6:00pm to 6:00am, covering both day and night shifts.
During the initial training period, you will be required to work Monday to Friday to support onboarding and development.
Rewards
- Salary circa £36K per annum
- Overtime paid at time and a quarter for any additional hours worked
- Retention bonus available after qualifying period
- Holiday Entitlement - 20 days and increasing with service
- Company pension
- Company sick pay scheme
- Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Occupational health
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free, independent and confidential counselling and support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- JG Pears rewards (retail / restaurants / gym discounts)
- Financial education and guidance through external providers
- Introduce a friend reward £300
Responsibilities
As a Production Operative, you’ll play a key role in keeping our site operating safely and efficiently. Day-to-day tasks include:
- To ensure a smooth operation of the processing line in line with rules and procedures
- Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed as required by the shift supervisor, storing this correctly
- Pre-start up checks and handovers
- Operating machinery
- Checking temperature, colour of meal and other quality checks
- Ensure the production areas on site are maintained and in a clean and tidy state
- Ensure the products are produced to the highest possible standard using the equipment available
- Forklift driving
Requirements
- Forklift licence or experience is essential
- Loading shovel and shunter licence is desirable, however full training will be given
- English ESOL Entry 3/Level 1
- Good understanding of Health and Safety
- Team player
- Excellent attendance records
Ready to take the next step? Apply today and grow with us at JG Pears.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have the legal right to work in the UK, and would you require visa sponsorship now or in the future?
- Do you have a valid forklift licence or experience? Please detail below:
Work Location: In person
