Company Background
Good4U is a BRC-accredited company passionate about using natural ingredients to create super-nutritious products with real health benefits. Based at our Cookstown facility, we specialize in growing sprouted seeds—a superfood backed by research from the University of Ulster. We are a fast-growing, quality-driven brand proudly supplying major retailers including Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Morrisons, and Tesco Ireland.
Job Summary / Purpose
As a Senior Production Operative, you will play a critical role in our core sprout cultivation and packing processes. You will assist with the daily planting and harvesting schedule, maintaining our strict BRC quality standards, and operating food production equipment safely. This role involves physical, hands-on labour—including heavy lifting—and requires a reliable individual who can take ownership of hygiene, record-keeping, and process efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Cultivation
- Planting & Harvesting: Carry out daily planting and harvesting of sprouted seed products according to the production schedule.
- Equipment Operation: Safely and efficiently operate food production and sprout-cultivation machinery according to company guidelines.
- Packing & Palletizing: Pack products and build pallets, ensuring they are secure and ready for distribution to major retailers.
Quality, Hygiene & Safety
- BRC Compliance: Strictly adhere to Good4U’s quality standards, food safety protocols, and health and safety procedures.
- Heavy Lifting & Safety: Safely perform physically demanding tasks, including the heavy lifting of trays, raw materials, and finished goods, while adhering to proper manual handling guidelines.
- Clean Down & Hygiene: Execute the thorough clean-down and sanitization of production equipment and maintain immaculate housekeeping across all work areas.
- Traceability & Paperwork: Accurately carry out operational checks and complete essential production and quality paperwork to maintain full traceability.
Key Personal Attributes
- Reliable & Punctual: High level of commitment to meeting daily production schedules.
- Team Player & Leader: Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced team and guide junior staff when required.
- Detail-Oriented: Able to precisely follow complex instructions, recipes, and quality guidelines.
Experience & Qualifications
Required:
- Ability to comfortably perform physical labor and routine heavy lifting.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to complete regulatory paperwork accurately.
Desirable:
- Proven experience in a food production or commercial agricultural environment.
- Practical experience working with high hygiene standards (HACCP or BRC environments).
Work Environment Note: This role operates within a specialised sprout-growing facility. Candidates should be comfortable working in environments that involve varying temperatures, moisture, and high hygiene controls. Appropriate PPE and safety training will be fully provided.
Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
