At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate and maintain heavy-duty mixing machinery in a fast-paced production environment.
- Company: Join Pilgrim's Europe, a leading food manufacturer with a supportive workplace.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, on-the-job training, progression opportunities, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Enjoy continuous training and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and make an impact in food production.
- Qualifications: Strong physical capability and experience with industrial machinery preferred.
The predicted salary is between 27007 - 27007 £ per year.
Pilgrim's Europe is a leading food manufacturer, and we are currently looking for RTE Mixing room operative to join our dedicated team in Grantham. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive workplace with great opportunities for development.
Salary starts from £519, £27,007 per year.
Shift pattern: Monday to Friday - 06:00-14:00/14:00-22:00 alternating.
Job Purpose
To efficiently operate, maintain, and manage heavy-duty mixing machinery while ensuring seamless workflow in a high-pressure production environment. The role demands exceptional physical capability, technical problem-solving skills, and teamwork to meet stringent production targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Machine Operation & Maintenance: Safely assemble, dismantle, operate, and troubleshoot industrial mixing machinery. Perform routine maintenance checks and report mechanical issues promptly. Adhere to strict operational protocols and safety guidelines.
- Material Handling: Decant 15kg baskets of raw materials throughout the shift. Manually push tubs weighing 180–200 kg. Ensure accurate material measurement and mixing ratios.
- Workflow Management: Maintain consistent output in a fast-paced environment to meet daily production quotas. Monitor mixing processes, adjusting parameters as needed to ensure product quality. Document batch records and maintain cleanliness in the mixing area.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with experienced production staff to resolve operational challenges.
Physical Demands
- Heavy lifting (lifting up to 25kg baskets) and pushing loads of 180–200 kg.
- Standing for 90% of the shift with frequent bending, twisting, and reaching.
- Operating in environments with moderate noise and cold.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Physical Capability: Demonstrated ability to handle heavy manual tasks repetitively.
- Technical Aptitude: Experience operating industrial machinery; mechanical assembly skills preferred.
- Stress Resilience: Thrives under pressure with minimal supervision.
- Problem-Solving: Quickly identifies and resolves operational bottlenecks.
- Teamwork: Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a skilled team.
- Experience: Prior work in manufacturing, warehousing, or similar physically demanding roles.
Benefits at Pilgrim's Europe:
- Competitive salary
- All training provided on the job
- Many progression opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Continuous training provided
- Free on-site parking
- Discounted employee shop
- Life cover
- Shopping discounts
- Refer a friend scheme from £600 per person
- Discounted staff shop
For more information, please contact recruitment team on 07483 177357.
* If we receive a large number of applications, we may bring the closing date forward. Applicants are therefore advised to submit their applications promptly.
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