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About The Role
Pertemps Gloucester is seeking a Production Operative to join a frozen food manufacturer in Ledbury, offering £13.00 per hour on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis. Working weekly rotating morning and afternoon shifts, Monday to Friday, you will operate within a chilled environment. Duties include removing packaging, preparing items, loading hoppers and lines, monitoring semi-automated equipment, and stacking finished goods onto pallets. This position suits someone comfortable with repetitive tasks and cold conditions, who can follow instructions reliably. Previous experience in a similar industrial setting is beneficial but not essential, as training is provided. The role offers consistent hours and the possibility of permanent employment following a successful temporary period.
Job Description
Production Operative required in Ledbury, paying £13.00 per hour, Temp to Perm Contract, Weekly Rotating Morning and Afternoon Shifts (Monday to Friday). Pertemps are currently recruiting for Production Operatives on behalf of a well established manufacturer of frozen food based in Ledbury. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy production team on a temporary ongoing basis, with full time hours and weekly rotating shifts. Due to the nature of the products, you will be working in a chilled environment.
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The Role
As a Production Operative, your duties may include:
- Removing packaging and preparing products for production.
- Separating product and loading products onto hoppers and production lines.
- Monitoring semi-automated production machinery.
- Stacking products onto pallets ready for dispatch.
- Carrying out quality control inspections throughout the production process.
- Checking products as they pass through the production line and X-ray process.
- Supporting production lines as part of a team of 4-5 operatives alongside a Line Leader.
- Working within freezer and warehouse areas where required.
- Using handheld equipment and supporting forklift operations where appropriate.
- Loading pallets onto lorries and preparing goods for distribution.
- Completing paid on site e-learning training using a smartphone.
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
- Following food safety, quality and health & safety procedures at all times.
What We're Looking For
- Previous production, manufacturing or warehouse experience is beneficial.
- Good level of spoken and written English.
- Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
- Comfortable working in chilled conditions.
- Comfortable completing repetitive and physically demanding tasks, including manual handling and pallet stacking.
- Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn new tasks.
- Ability to follow instructions carefully and work safely around production machinery.
- Flexible approach to work and willingness to support different departments when required.
- Candidates with previous forklift experience are encouraged to apply as additional in-house training opportunities may be available.
- Flexible to work the weekly rotating shift pattern.
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Hours of Work
Weekly Rotating Monday To Friday Shifts
- Week 1: 06:00 - 14:00 (37.5 hours)
- Week 2: 14:00 - 22:30 (40 hours)
Pay Rate
£13.00 per hour
What's In It For You?
- Temporary ongoing work with immediate starts available.
- Full time hours.
- Weekly rotating shifts.
- Full induction and training provided.
- Paid on-site e-learning.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a successful food production business.
- Weekly pay.
- Access to a dedicated local consultant.
- Pension scheme.
- 24/7 worker support.
- Opportunity for ongoing assignments and permanent opportunities.
To apply for this Production Operative role in Ledbury, please click apply or contact the Pertemps Gloucester Branch on 01452 507500 for more information.
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