Overview
Production Operative – Burton Latimer, Kettering
Please note: This is a 9-month FIXED TERM CONTRACT
We are looking for Production Operatives to bring their manufacturing experience to Weetabix. Join a supportive team, helping us keep our factory running safely and smoothly throughout this 9-month fixed-term contract.
You’ll be part of the team helping to keep our factory running safely and smoothly. You’ll operate machinery, follow health, safety and food quality rules, and work with others to get the job done.
You’ll work in different areas of the factory and may sometimes be asked to support other sites.
Interview process: Teams followed by a face to face interview and site tour.
Face to Face interviews will take place: 26th November / 1st December / 3rd December please ensure you can attend one of these dates.
Working pattern: 24/7 shift pattern
The Recipe (About the Role)
What you’ll be doing:
- Operate machinery per Standard Operating Procedures to ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety compliance
- Encourage safety practices by providing constructive feedback
- Report hazards using the correct process
- Participate in Risk Assessment reviews as needed
- Engage in Performance Management through participation in Baton Handovers, Short Interval Control, Team Huddles, and Daily Operations Reviews to improve team KPIs
- Support Fuel for Growth initiatives through Root Cause Analysis and improvement projects
- Complete basic machine setup and maintenance after training
- Utilise basic computer skills, including Office and real-time data capture tools
- Adhere to 5S principles and participate in factory audits
The Ingredients (What we need from you)
- Basic Food Hygiene – CIEH Certificated
- HACCP Awareness
- COSHH Awareness
- Manual Handling
- Health and Safety Awareness
Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)
Salaries will be aligned to the established range for the role, ensuring a consistent and transparent approach to pay.
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.
- Allowance on top of Salary
- Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)
- Discounted Weetabix products
To support our employees, we also offer:
- Continued investment in your personal development
- Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
- Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave
- Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care
- Working Parents Support Group
- Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy
Please note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship.
We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support
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IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
