Overview
PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN - DRAYTON SITE - NIGHTS ONLY
NWF is leading manufacturer of prepared salads, coleslaw and “food-to-go” for supermarkets and retailers, and as such we work closely with farmers across Europe. But there’s a lot more to us than the products we make. We also...
· Grow careers and opportunities
· Grow Sustainability
· Grow employee and community wellbeing
· Grow great supplier relationships
Our culture is inclusive, and our people are diverse spanning 39 different languages. We operate four manufacturing facilities capable of producing over 326m units per year. Building on previous success, this year is set to be another exceptional year for our organisation. It is an exciting time to join Natures Way Foods as we are expanding our production lines and there is genuine opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the organisation.
Responsibilities
Reporting into the Production Department Manager you will be responsible for operating multiple assets and directing and supervising colleagues to meet our customer demand. You will ensure that the assets are running to safety and quality standards set through the KPI’s.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Safe and efficient operation of multiple machines to deliver required business output and OEE target with all aspects of quality and food safety, including CCPs.
2.
SIC and Giveaway understanding, control and delivery.
3.
Basic maintenance of equipment in AOR, cooperation with engineering
4.
Training of new starters and others to the required standard
5.
Driving process improvements within their AOR
6.
Ensure Food Safety and H&S understanding and compliance in area of responsibility (AOR)
7.
Ensure the efficient operation of the AOR, communicate any issues and variations to plan/performance to the Department Manager.
8.
All other responsibilities of a Manufacturing Operative
About you:
9. Possess a Positive attitude.
10. Ability to demonstrate the ability to multitask and prioritise.
11.
Strong mechanical and process understanding skills.
12.
Self-Motivated and Driven
13.
Good organisational and time-keeping skills
14.
Can demonstrate a collaborative working style and is a team player.
15.
Possess strong attention to detail.
16.
Competent Operator in all facets of your AOR
17.
Has the ability to troubleshoot problem solve.
Shift pattern:
We operate a nights only shift pattern from 6pm to 6am. You will work a total of 14 days over a 28-day period. Typically you will work as follows:
Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Week 2 - Wednesday & Thursday
We offer:
18. Generous benefits package
19. Pension plan
20. Overtime available
21. Free on-site parking
22. Ongoing learning and development
23. A genuine opportunity to progress your career.
Qualifications
What kind of people do we look for?
We look for passionate people and then help them to channel that passion, because their success is our success!
We also like people who have high standards, because we do. We are always trying to improve, and we want you to help us do that.
Our Company
Natures Way Foods is the leading manufacturer of prepared salads, coleslaw and “food-to-go” for supermarkets and retailers, and as such we work closely with farmers across Europe. But there’s lots more to us than the products we make.
Our culture is inclusive, and our people are diverse spanning 39 different languages. We operate four manufacturing facilities capable of producing over 400m units per year. It is an exciting time to join Natures Way Foods as we are growing rapidly and there are genuine opportunities to progress within the organisation.
Our Vision
At Natures Way Foods, our vision is to lead the way in fresh- with care, quality, and purpose at our core. We put customers at the heart of what we do and are committed to doing the right thing for our people, communities, and the planet. Driven by innovation and excellence, we deliver the perfect product every time, backed by world-class manufacturing and passionate people. Guided by our six pillars- Customers, People, Product, Planet, Manufacturing, and Value- we’re not just making food. We’re shaping the future of fresh.
At Nature's Way Food, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to driving innovation and achieving excellence. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve and the world we live in.
Interested?
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship.
Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and fairer world. Together, we can become best at fresh