Due to our continued success and business growth we have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a full time permanent production operative. Production Operative Responsibilities The main duties will be based around grading, processing and packing potato products: Grading potatoes for quality; Packing and manual handling (e.g. filling crates/ boxes/bags, weighing, sealing, sleeving packs, using machinery/equipment); Preparing potato products (e.g. removing peel); Cleaning, maintaining a tidy and hygienic work area and company premises; Working safely and maintaining a safe work area; Following food safety and health and safety policies and practices; Working efficiently and in support of production targets and quality standards. For those interested in progressing in production, opportunities to develop and learn new skills are available. This is a full time position and the hours of work will be 40 hours per week. The standard working week is working 5 days out of 6, Monday - Friday 2.30pm - 11.00pm with a shift bonus. There may be occasions where cover is required on the other shift patterns and opportunities for overtime depending on the business needs. The other shift patterns available for production operatives are: Day Shift - 5 days over 6 Monday - Saturday with the flexibility for you to choose your set day off during the week. Early shift - working 5 days out of 6, Monday to Saturday 6.30am-2.30pm. Our basic pay rate £11.60 per hour for over 18's, with an over-time rate 1.5 of pay rate per hour on hours worked over 40 hours and double time for any hours on a Sunday. Criteria: We are looking for candidates who: Can work as part of a team and on own initiative Can demonstrate communication, literacy and numeracy skills to meet job requirements Have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom Desired Criteria In addition we the ideal candidates will have: Relevant experience A good general awareness of food safety, health and safety and quality An interest in progressing within production Reward and Benefits £11.60 per hour (aged 18 years or over) Shift allowance for evening shift (£10/shift worked) 33 days paid holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time) Full training and opportunities for career progression Life Assurance Free on-site parking Employee initiatives Employee Assistance Programme Long Service Recognition Scheme We are an Equal Opportunities Employer