Production Operative

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Westmill Foods is one of Europe’s largest specialist food companies, manufacturing and suppling authentic global foods. Our end users are Asian and Afro-Caribbean restaurants and takeaways as well as a diverse range of consumers groups. We have a diverse set of channels including Asian wholesalers, mainstream grocery and B2B customers and a strong portfolio of leading brands including Lucky Boat, Elephant Atta, Rajah, Green Dragon and Patak’s.

Our continued success depends on exceeding the expectations of our current customers as well as our ability to expand into new and emerging cuisines. We pride ourselves on our friendly, culturally and ethnically diverse environment, with a unique family feel, where everyone has the opportunity to make a difference to the business.

You will be responsible for supporting the line technicians in the safe, effective and efficient running and operation of the production lines. This could involve decanting bulk Spices into production hoppers, palletising various sized cases of finished product or completing product changeover and cleaning tasks. Whilst maintaining health, safety, food safety and quality standards at all times. You will be working with the integration team of the packing lines to create great ways of working in this department. You will be expected to champion and drive Westmill’s key values and behaviours.

So who are we looking for?

You will have a demonstrable track record of working within a team and using your own initiative to drive performance and be reliable with an excellent work ethic. You will also need to be flexible to complete various tasks on an ad hoc basis. Proactive thinking and a positive approach are also important attributes to be successful in this role. You must have a flexible approach to working our rotating shift pattern of AM shift (6am-3pm) and PM shift (3pm-11pm) Monday to Friday. At times, there will also be the opportunity to work additional hours before and after shift as well as at weekends.

What’s in it for you:

In addition to a competitive remuneration and benefits package, working at Westmill offers a great opportunity for you to gain some fantastic experience, really build your development and ultimately grow your career, in the UK or internationally either within Westmill or Associated British Foods, our parent company.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £23,432.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 02/05/2023