Job Advert
Production Operative (Nights) – Chilled Food Manufacturing
Location: The Compleat Food Group, Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QD
Shift: Night Shift - Sunday to Thursday, 10pm - 6am, 37.5 hours per week
Pay: £13.16 per hour, increasing to £13.42 following full training.
We are looking for Production Operatives to join our brand new night shift at our Clitheroe site. You will be part of a team
ensuring that our factory runs efficiently and we achieve production targets.
Company overview
The Compleat Food Group are a new food group on a mission to create great quality, tasty and affordable food, that people love to
eat. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact.
Our team of over 5,500 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. At The Compleat Food Group we don’t just
make food. We make food to feel good, taste good and do good for everyone.
Our genuine passion drives the creation of products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands
such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, Vadasz and Unearthed.
Job Purpose:
To assemble finished goods products in line with site standards and customer specifications. Accountable for delivering high
standards of quality while assembling finished goods products.
Key Duties:
Entry Level
* Follow the Health and Safety (H&S) procedures and ensure all potential hazards are observed and reported
* Follow the company processes and site operating procedures in relation to food safety, allergen control and maintain good
manufacturing practices (GMP) throughout the shift
* Follow the clean as you go policy and maintain high standards of personal hygiene
* Deliver high standards of quality ensuring products are produced in line with site standards and customer specification
* Use and maintain all equipment in a correct manner and report any machine/equipment issues
* Complete and submit documentation accurately and in a timely manner to ensure traceability is maintained
* Minimize the environmental impact by following the company waste disposal procedures
* Meet relevant KPIs and targets assign by the Supervisor/Manager
* Adhere to plan and keep the production downtime to a minimum
* Complete product changeovers in a timely manner
* Support new product development (NPD) process
* Report any anomalies to Supervisor/Manager
* Assist in day to day operation and provide cover and support to other operatives if necessary
* You may be assigned to other tasks and you will be expected to perform any reasonable requests as requested
Operative Level
* Able to achieve the targets set for the line on the scale. Target is 12+ pots per min (except for difficult products).
* Understand of the processes, regarding clean downs and changeover including correct PPE for the process.
* Able to understand the quality needed to prevent rework.
* Able to understand the process of handling rework.
* Assist in training of new staff.
* Able to read tags and traceability information to prevent incorrect material being used.
* Able to request material in the appropriate amount of time from the feeders to prevent downtime being caused.
* Attendance level to be within parameters set by the business.
* Able to follow the QAS standards with regards to the product they are producing.
* Able to use equipment correctly and understand the need for clean as you go.
* Follow the clean as you go policy and ensure work station is kept within acceptable standards.
* Able to support staff on line to ensure that end of job is completed at the same time. Preventing downtime.
* Follow all company policies and procedures.
* Work in a manner that prevents generation of waste and report an issues that result in waste being created.
* Follow instruction from supervisor/Manager for reasonable requests.
* Flexible with working in other areas including different departments or job roles.
* Following the clocking procedure with regards to attending work at the correct time/Breaks and end of shift.
* Operate the scales in a manner to prevent excess giveaway (traffic light system)
What we need from you:
* Good understanding of English
* Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
* An understanding of Health & Food safety
* A positive attitude
* Good attendance & punctuality
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
You will be working with a close knit team, who are supportive, innovative and talented, giving ample opportunity for your own
career progression as you would expect working for a group of our size, we also offer:
* 29 Days annual leave
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
* Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
* Employee well-being and community support groups
* Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
* Charity Initiatives and Team events
* 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
* Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts
* Online Wellbeing benefits
* Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
* Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount
* Free Products and frequent Fun Site Initiatives
The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome
diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.
We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves
to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.
Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.
Recruitment Agencies:
We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or
unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition
team.
If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to recruitment@compleatfood.com
[recruitment@compleatfood.com] and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.