Overview
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Humdinger Ltd, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25
Starting rate Grade 2 £14.43 per hour (£30,014 annually), with the potential of overtime at 150% and progressing to Grade 3 at £15.39 per hour.
Shift pattern
12-hour rotating shifts (days 6am-6pm & nights 6pm-6am) with NO Friday night, Saturday day, Saturday night or Sunday day shift working.
* Week 1 3 day shifts, followed by 2 days off
* Week 2 3 night shifts, followed by 5 days off
* Week 3 2 day shifts + 2 night shifts, followed by 5 days off, then repeat
Role and responsibilities
* Operate processing and/or packing machinery — you will be trained to operate 3 key assets in either processing or packing.
* Maintain high standards of product quality, food safety, and good manufacturing practices through regular checks and cleaning schedules.
* Monitor machinery performance, report issues, and oversee the running of the line.
* Complete documentation including Critical Control Point checks and ensure compliance with customer specifications and safe working practices.
Qualifications and experience
* Proven experience operating manufacturing equipment and working to site-based performance targets.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to support and guide others in best practice manufacturing.
* Flexible team player who can work under pressure and adapt to different areas of the business.
* Reliable and safety-conscious, with a commitment to quality and good manufacturing practice.
* Training to Level 2 Food Safety and Allergen Awareness; food manufacturing experience would be desirable.
* Earning potential of up to £15.39 per hour with further training as a higher skilled operative.
* Paid breaks and overtime rates at minimum of time and a half of basic rate.
* Pension - 4% employer plus Life Assurance at 4 times salary.
* Paycare Health Care Cash Plan - annual allowance for dental, optical, chiropractic, counselling and more.
* Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and electric car schemes (subject to criteria).
About the site and culture
Our chocolate processing and packing site in Sherburn in Elmet is part of the Humdinger snacking group, with over 150 team members producing around 1 million packets of chocolate treats a week. We use a mix of modern machinery and traditional techniques and foster a positive working environment with engagement and wellbeing activities.
Application process
Please apply on the Humdinger career portal. If selected, you will be invited to attend an interview, which will include a site tour. Please note jewellery, false nails, piercings, and nail varnish are NOT permitted during the factory tour. Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any special arrangements or adjustments for your interview and/or tour, please speak with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage.
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