Post Title: Juicing Enterprise Assistant
Salary Range: £12.21 per hour
(Support Scale 5, Fixed Point 13)
Contract: Permanent / Hourly Paid / Zero Hours
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN'S ACT 1989)
Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).
This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.
BACKGROUND TO THE POST
As a member of the support team you will be responsible for undertaking a range of duties commensurate with your specific role within the organisation. This will include and may not be limited to carry out Juicing Enterprise production work as required under the direction of the Development Manager (Juicing Enterprise).
The post holder will be responsible to the Development Manager (Juicing Enterprise).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Assist with the day-to-day operation of the Juicing Enterprise as required.
· Undertake production activities as required e.g. apple pressing, bottle filling, bottle labelling.
· Be responsible for personal health and safety, and that of others in compliance with legislation and the college codes of practice.
· As necessary, assist students and apprentices on work / practical experience.
· Carry out production activities as are necessary for the production of high quality apple juice, cider and other food products.
· Monitor and maintain the quality of products produced, and ability to maintain production records as required.
· Assist with sales activities e.g. customer deliveries, shows & sales days.
· Make best use of machinery and equipment and to operate equipment safely.
· Activities may include work in the college orchards to help to ensure availability of apples & pears for use in our products, eg pruning, harvesting etc
· Occasionally members of staff as part of the Horticultural Team will be required to assist with open days, open evenings and other college events.
In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.
The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
To ensure a safe working environment for colleagues, students, and visitors in line with the HASAW Act and the College Health and Safety Policy.
SAFEGUARDING
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with.
HOURS OF WORK
The post holder will be expected to work such hours as are necessary for the proper performance of their duties and responsibilities, this is a zero hours post.
PLACE OF WORK
The principal place of work will be the College's premises based at our Pershore College. However, the post holder may be required to work on either a temporary or an indefinite basis at any premises at which we may provide services.
OFFERS OF WORK
For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
When you join WCG we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including:
· Comprehensive training programme.
· Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers.
· Superb health and wellbeing support with .
· The opportunity to join our voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield.
· Discounted full cost recovery courses
· Cycle to work scheme.
· Discounted hair & beauty treatments in our college salons.
· Pension schemes.
· Free will writing service.
· Free car parking on-site.
Essential Attainments:
* A level 2 qualification in Food Hygiene (or willingness to achieve the qualification within the probationary period).
* Ability to maintain a well prepared, clean & safe working environment and develop the professional attitude staff towards their work and give them every opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills.
* Ability to use computers to operate college HR systems, email etc.
* Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and their implementation including an understanding of Health and Safety law and policies.
* The ability to complete production records and other essential / legislative records
* A current clean driving licence and the willingness to drive College delivery vehicles if required to do so
* Valid First Aid & Work Certificate (or willingness to undertake).
Desirable Attainments:
* Experience in operating a range of machinery, tools and/or equipment relevant to operational area
Job Types: Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Do you have a current clean driving licence and the willingness to drive College delivery vehicles if required to do so?
Work Location: In person