Job Description:

Production Operative

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Shift Pattern: WK1: Monday-Wednesday 06:30-18:00 & Sunday 06:30-17:00 / WK2: Monday-Tuesday 06:30-18:00 & Sunday 06:30-17:00 (37.5 hours)

We are looking for Production Operatives to join our Abernethy Site. You will be responsible for carrying out various manual tasks associated with the packing, grading and stacking operations. We are currently at an exciting time for the business, with new automation recently installed as part of our continuous improvement plans. 

At Branston, potatoes are our business, supplying both fresh and prepared products to one of the biggest retailers within the UK. The role is based at our Fresh factory, which has recently undergone huge developments, with new automation and machinery installed as part of our continuous improvement plans. 

Do you offer?

• Previous experience working in a food manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication skills

We are looking for candidates with flexibility, as we will be running a seasonal night shift for up 5 months of the year. An additional 12.5% premium is payable for any night shift working.  

The working environment within food manufacturing is fast paced and susceptible to change, meaning you will need to adapt, and react accordingly to a varied workload. Examples of duties include; 

• Picking and grading of potatoes to ensure they meet customer specifications. Escalating any concerns to the quality team.
• Completion of production orders on time and in adherence to schedule.
• Assembling trays and MU’s for product to be packed into.
• Work as part of a team to maximise packing operations, communicating with the team in a positive manner.
• Ensure hygiene of production lines are compliant with auditing standards.
• Assist machine operatives with changeovers when necessary
• Buddy up and train new starts 

You will be joining a very supporting team, who offer a vast amount of knowledge and expertise across our 3 sites. 

Benefits of the role;

• Employer pension contributions
• £50 additional shift bonus
• Critical illness cover
• Company sick pay scheme
• Life assurance policies
• Employee benefit platform, offering a range of discounts to major retailers.
• Free onsite parking
• Helphand employee assistance programme
• Training and development opportunities
• Free fresh potatoes

Taxi service available for 06:30 start from various pick up points in Perth. 

Rate of pay- £13.30 per hour