BEDMAX SHAVINGS is a family owned company manufacturing high-quality shavings especially for horse bedding. Due to the growth of the business, we are currently recruiting for a Production Operative for our very busy manufacturing plant at Caunton near Newark.
This is a great opportunity to grow and develop, gain experience and with training progress within the company.
Job Summary
The role of Production Operative is wide ranging and offers a great deal of variety. Potential to progress for the right candidate. We are looking for someone with experience driving 360 degree material handlers preferably with log grab experience.
Main Responsibilities
- Operate the Bedmax bagging and drying equipment safely and efficiently, fault find basic problems and carry out preventative maintenance and daily checks to ensure the factory keeps running.
- Using a Leibherr with log grab on a daily basis
- Using a forklift to load our product onto a variety of customer vehicles.
- Some manual handling is also required; so physical fitness is a must. This work is on a rotating shift pattern to include night shifts.
Skills Required
- A forklift license is an advantage
- You will need a good standard of written and spoken English and the ability to use a computer for basic tasks.
- Leadership qualities and a desire to progress
- A back ground in agriculture/farming desirable
Personal Attributes
- You must be punctual and have a responsible, can-do attitude.
- You will be expected to use your initiative, undergo training and to work hard in support of a very busy team.
Salary
Please note that due to the location of the plant your own transport is essential.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £13-£14 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Forklift: 1 year (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
