Bulk Operative - Job Description
Location: Hetton le Hole
Hours:
07:00-15:00
15:00-23:00
23:00-07:00Pay: £23,809 - £28,457
Contract Type: Permanent following successful 3‑month probation
Role Overview
As a Bulk Operative, you will play a key role in the safe and efficient preparation of raw materials used in production. This hands‑on role involves accurately weighing and mixing ingredients, operating machinery, and maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and housekeeping.
Key Responsibilities
Weigh and prepare raw ingredients according to production recipes, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Lift and handle bags and containers up to 25kg safely and in line with manual‑handling procedures.
Operate mixing, blending, and associated machinery, ensuring correct settings and smooth operation.
Follow detailed batch sheets and production instructions to maintain product quality and traceability.
Load ingredients into mixers and monitor processing times and equipment performance.
Complete production paperwork, including weights, batch numbers, and processing checks.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working area, adhering to hygiene, GMP, and safety procedures.
Report equipment faults, material issues, or safety concerns promptly to the Supervisor or Team Leader.
Support wider production activities as required to meet schedules and output targets.
Requirements
Comfortable lifting up to 25kg regularly as part of daily duties.
Ability to follow recipes precisely and work with high attention to detail.
Confident operating machinery in a production environment (training provided).
Reliable, punctual, and able to work rotating shifts.
Strong commitment to health & safety and maintaining hygiene standards.
What We Offer
Competitive salary with shift rotation.
Permanent employment after probation.
Training in machinery operation, food safety, and manual handling.
Opportunities for development in a growing production environment.
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