Who are Thatchers Cider? Since 1904, Thatchers has been crafting some of the world’s best cider. Now in our fifth generation of family cider makers, we take pride in our Somerset roots. We’ve grown a lot, thanks to big investments in marketing, people development, innovative tech, and our world-class cider mill. But guess what? We’re just getting started. Through July to August, during our busiest period we are now looking for a temporary team to help support with our production over the summer months, across all departments. This is a chance to join a dynamic and busy production team, with the opportunity to earn excellent shift bonuses What will I be doing? Working as a seasonal operative you will join our production teams covering various roles such as fruit processing, blending, packaging, and warehouse. Specifically, you will be: Milling and pressing of fruit into juice Filtration and evaporation of juice into concentrate Loading of final product for delivery to LRS Data collection and record keeping Produce high quality juice from blackcurrants Adhere to Thatchers quality, and health and safety policies Maintain housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and safe workplace Communicate clearly with other colleagues and teams (written and verbal) What are we looking for? The Thatchers team is action-orientated, adaptable, flexible, and resourceful with high levels of resilience to compete in an exciting yet competitive marketplace. At Thatchers we don’t always look for experience, it’s about showing the right work mentality. This is because we train you to become the best in your role. We work hard, and together, we achieve great things. We have a desire to learn, a thirst for knowledge and a passion for quality cider that customers enjoy across the world. What skills do I need? Be accurate with a good attention to detail Have a responsible, trustworthy and positive attitude Be calm under pressure Be organised and punctual Have good interpersonal skills Hours The Factory runs 24 hours a day 7 days a week and as such, rotas will be varied. This will include night shifts as part of the role. A full season rota will be issued at the start of employment. We work on a pitman schedule which averages 42hrs per week. This role would suit students on summer break, looking to help finance their next year of college/university Future Prospects Whilst this is a temporary role, Thatchers is a growing brand and we are continually looking for new people to join our teams and develop their career with us potentially in the future. Applications must be over 18s only.