At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure smooth operation of the canning line and maintain quality standards.
- Company: Established manufacturing business in Bedford with a fast-paced environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, gym access, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Opportunities for training and career growth in a supportive workplace.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and play a key role in food production.
- Qualifications: Experience in food production and strong attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 26500 - 30000 £ per year.
Location: Bedford
Insight Employment is recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established manufacturing and warehousing business based in Bedford, for an experienced Canning Line Operative to join their production team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, where you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the canning line, maintaining quality standards, and supporting production targets while adhering to strict food safety and health & safety procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor conveyor belts and canning line equipment to ensure products meet quality standards.
- Inspect cans and bottles for defects, reporting any issues promptly.
- Maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail throughout the production process.
- Operate production machinery safely and efficiently.
- Carry out routine checks and basic maintenance as required.
- Follow all company procedures relating to food safety, quality control, and health & safety.
- Support the wider production team to achieve daily production targets.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Previous experience working on a canning line or within a fast-paced food production/manufacturing environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high quality standards.
- Good understanding of health & safety procedures within a production setting.
- The ability to stand for extended periods and undertake manual handling duties, including lifting up to 40 lbs.
- Counterbalance forklift experience is preferred but not essential. Candidates with either an in-date or expired Counterbalance licence will be considered, as refresher training can be provided on-site.
Working Hours:
This role is based on a 39-hour working week, operating on a rotating three-shift pattern: 06:00am - 14:00pm, 14:00pm - 22:00pm, 22:00pm - 06:00am.
Salary:
Competitive salary, dependent on experience, plus shift allowance.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with shift allowance.
- Permanent position with opportunities for career development.
- Company pension scheme.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- On-site gym facilities.
- Free on-site parking.
- Employee discount programme.
- Employee mentoring programme.
- Health and wellbeing programme.
- Company events.
- Discounted or free food.
- Company sick pay.
Apply Today. If you are an experienced Canning Line Operative or have relevant experience within food production, manufacturing, or a warehouse environment, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
Please note, due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within 7 days of submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. With your consent, we will retain your details on file and may contact you regarding future suitable opportunities.
