Bernard Matthews Sunderland Ltd
Key Operative/Production Operative
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Company Description
Bernard Matthews is a long-established producer of chicken and turkey products and a key supplier across the UK retail and foodservice sectors. The company manufactures frozen and cooked/chilled meat products for major retailers, with its foods enjoyed in nearly half of UK homes. The Sunderland site employs over 450 people and focuses on delivering high-quality products while supporting and developing its workforce. The company promotes a positive, team-oriented environment where people and product quality are equally valued.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Key Operative/Production Operative role based at the Bernard Matthews Sunderland site. The role involves working as part of a production team to operate machinery, handle raw and cooked products, and follow scheduled production plans to meet daily output targets. Responsibilities include:
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- Monitoring product quality
- Carrying out basic checks
- Reporting issues to line leaders
- Following food safety, hygiene, and health and safety procedures at all times
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The role may also involve helping new colleagues with task guidance and participating in training to improve skills and support continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Ability to work with production planning and scheduling processes, supporting efficient workflow and meeting targets.
- Strong communication skills for working effectively with team members, line leaders, and other departments.
- Experience or aptitude in quality control, including checking products against standards and following food safety and hygiene requirements.
- Understanding of production management principles, such as line efficiency, waste reduction, and basic machinery operation.
- Willingness and ability to participate in training, learn new procedures, and support the development of colleagues.
- Attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, or a similar production environment is beneficial but not essential.
- Flexibility to work different shifts if required and capability to perform manual handling tasks safely.
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