At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate cutting-edge machinery and ensure top-quality potato products.
- Company: Join Branston, a leading supplier of fresh and prepared potatoes in the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy bonuses, sick pay, discounts, and free fresh potatoes!
- Other info: Flexible shift patterns and opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting team and contribute to innovative food production.
- Qualifications: Great communication skills and a positive attitude are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
At Branston, potatoes are our business, supplying both fresh and prepared products to one of the biggest retailers within the UK. The role is based at our Fresh factory, which has recently undergone huge developments, with new automation and machinery installed as part of our continuous improvement plans. We are looking for a Machine Operative to join our team at Abernethy. This is a new and exciting opportunity, where you will be responsible for operating our VFFS, check weighing and automated equipment.
Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills
- Positive can-do attitude
- Experience in food manufacturing
Responsibilities
- Operate VFFS and check weigh equipment as per standard operating procedures.
- Carry out daily checks on equipment and report any defects promptly.
- Undertake routine checks on quality of product, ensuring it meets customer specifications.
- Coordinate and motivate the team working within your assigned production line, being the first point of call for any issues.
- Champion health and safety best practice.
Benefits
- £50 additional shift bonus
- 2 weeks company sick pay
- Critical illness cover
- Life assurance policies
- Employee assistance programme helphand
- Discounts to a number of popular retailers
- Free fresh potatoes
- Employee recognition schemes
- Employee communication channels
Shift Patterns Available
- WK1: Monday – Wednesday 06:00‑18:00 & Sunday 06:00‑17:00 / WK2: Monday‑Tuesday 06:00‑18:00 & Sunday 06:00‑17:00
- WK1: Thursday – Friday 06:00‑18:00 & Saturday 06:00‑17:00 / WK2: Wednesday – Friday 06:00‑18:00 & Saturday 06:00‑17:00
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Branston is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our state-of-the-art Fresh factory in Abernethy, where innovation meets tradition in potato processing. Employees benefit from competitive bonuses, comprehensive health coverage, and a strong focus on personal development, all while enjoying a supportive culture that values teamwork and safety. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company that not only prioritises your well-being but also provides opportunities for growth within the thriving food manufacturing sector.
