Colchester CO6, Essex Position: Production Operative Night Shift Salary: £12.21 per hour About us: Blackwell & Co Master Butchers & Curers known as Direct Meats are fast-growing specialist meat provider supplying restaurants across the whole of the UK, with a strong presence in London, wholesale, private retail, delicatessens and the export market. Based on the outskirts of Britains First City Colchester, we offer stable employment within friendly, family run business. We promote training and development for our employees and support employees progression with great success. At Blackwell & Co we are passionate about our business and fully welcome progressive individuals who will share our passion and contribute positively to the further success of the Company. We offer the hours, salary and most importantly job security to the right candidate. Job description / Responsibilities: We're looking for a night shift production operative to help load our chilled vehicles for the next-day deliveries. The role includes organising orders into delivery routes, operating forklift, manual handling of orders including picking and packing. You will play a vital role in getting our high-quality products delivered on time. You will have a chance to learn about different cuts of meat and the ins and outs of the food service industry. Forklift experience required. Other duties to include: - Completing orders -Packing products using assigned bags/trays as per product specifications, -Storing finished products in relevant holding chillers observing date rotation, -Replenish stocks of packaging sundries from the main sundries store as required, -Clean down any relevant equipment at the end of shift, -Assist if required in cleaning in the main factories, -Check condition of equipment and report an faults, Full training will be provided. The Person: -Ability to work in a team with positive and proactive attitude -Be self-motivated. -Have attention to detail. -Take pride in their work. -Be reliable, punctual and organised -Be committed to working within the Company Mission, Vision & Values. -Be comfortable with some heavy lifting and be physically fit. Benefits: -Immediate start -Casual dress code -Full PPE provided -Company pension -Employee discount -On-site parking -20 days holiday per year plus bank holidays Schedule: -Night shift -Monday to Friday - 6pm start until shift finished (usually around 40h per week, hours may vary) -No weekends -Training will be provided if no previous experience.