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Production Operative

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North East Lincolnshire
3 months ago
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We have a fantastic opportunity for you to work with our client as a full-time Production Operative in a well-established operation in Grimsby DN37 9TS.

Pay rates and typical working hours:

  • Packout Operatives pay rates: Standard: £12.53p/h | Nights: £13.03 p/h (from 10:00pm to 6am) | Overtime: £16.66 p/h
  • Skilled - Batching, Cooking, High Risk positions, training provided from day 1: Standard: £13.52 p/h | Nights: £14.02 p/h (from 10:00pm to 6am) | Overtime: £17.98 p/h

Following a shift pattern Days and Nights in rotation

  • Flexible shifts available - 12 hours shifts
  • Mornings 06:00 -18:00
  • Nights 18:00 - 06:00
  • Weekend shifts available Days or Nights

What do we expect from you as a Production Operative:

  • Have a Basic Food Safety Knowledge or Food Safety Level 2 (Cert)
  • Be able to clearly communicate * Good standard of written and spoken English, to be able to communicate with managers and colleagues, follow direction/requests and be able to read any written instructions clearly
  • Respect at work: Respect your colleagues and managers (treat others how you wish to be treated) and adhere to the site code of conduct
  • Respect company property
  • Adhere to Food Safety rules, policies, and procedure * Adhere to Health and Safety rules, policies, and procedures on site
  • Report any near misses or hazards to your manager * Protect yourself and protect others…see it, say it, report it!
  • Ability to work under pressure

What benefits are available as a Production Operatives?

  • Canteen Facilities & Rest Facilities on site
  • Free Car parking available on site
  • Opportunity of permanent employment for employees who perform to high standards
  • All Personal Protective equipment is provided for you

We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream.The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check your benefits entitlement, and much more.

ctrg has partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Apply now to become a full time Production Operatives!

ctrg limited is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

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