Job Description
Factory Operative
- Are you from a factory or food preparation background?
- Are you looking for a manual role with full training and progression?
Salary: £19,468.00 to £23,361.60 per year
Wilkin & Sons / Tiptree is a quintessentially British business that grows, makes, and sells remarkably good food. Our aim has always been to make the best products and to provide a service to match. This is just as true today as it was yesterday, and this is certainly what we want to be true tomorrow.
We are looking for exceptional people to join us on a full time, permanent basis to become Factory Operatives in our world-famous jam factory in Tiptree, Essex. You will assist in the day-to-day manufacturing of our products and be responsible for; basic production-based tasks, preparing fruit, stacking crates, cleaning machinery and working to Health and Safety guidelines.
We are always interested in those of good character and high capability from all walks of life. It is essential to be literate, numerate and more importantly willing to learn. Manufacturing experience is not essential as we provide all successful candidates with full training.
Working hours: We are currently recruiting for the following shifts:
- 6am-2pm, Monday to Thursday, 6am-1pm Friday, £19,468 per year
- 2pm-10pm Monday to Thursday, 1pm-8pm Friday, £23,361 per year
If you would be a hardworking and dedicated colleague and feel you would complement our team and business we would love to receive your application.
Benefits: We are part employee owned and you will be enrolled in the share incentive plan. There is an annual bonus, health cash plan, discount off our products and tea room visits, 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays and free parking.
Interested? Please submit your application via Indeed
Jobseeker: Please be assured that we value your application and will strive to respond to everyone directly, however if we experience high volumes this may not be possible.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £19,468.00-£23,361.60 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Colchester, CO5 0RF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What shift is most suitable for you?
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
- Food production: 1 year (preferred)
- Food preparation: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/03/2023
Reference ID: SHIFT?MACHINE OPS