Job description
We are one of the leading food manufacturers supplying chilled and frozen food to the healthcare market. Based in Colchester, Essex, we have a new and excellent opportunity for a Picking Operative to join our team.
Flexibility is required.
Shift Time: Monday to Friday - 12 noon to 20.30 hrs
40 hours per week.
Starting rate of pay is £10.84 per hour
Applicants must have:
- A good work ethos, and a flexible working approach to tasks and hours
- High manual dexterity
- Ability to lift weights up to 25k
- Good attention to detail
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- The ability to manage their own time effectively to achieve given daily tasks and targets within a small team
- Experience working in a food manufacturing environment and in both hot and cold environments.
- You will be required to work in frozen, and chilled work areas.
- Full PPE provided when working in freezer/chilled areas.
- Ensure all route orders are picked against pick sheets.
Desirable:
Worked in a food manufacturing factory
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
We are situated in an ideal location on Colchester Business Park (close to the A12) with ample free on-site parking, provision for secure bike and scooter parking and good links to public transport. Full protective uniform or PPE is supplied together with free tea and coffee. On offer is a starting salary of £10.84 per hour, increasing following completion of initial training. We also offer generous holiday entitlements and opportunities for training and development for the right candidates.
If you have the relevant skills and experience and feel you would be a great fit and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.
If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us as soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.84 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Colchester, C04 9WN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location