Production Operative in Dorstone

Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off

Hours: 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am)

Rotation: Days and nights

Based at our Tyrrells Court Farm site, you'll enjoy a unique rural setting with excellent access from the A44, just five miles from Leominster and 17 miles from the historic city of Hereford.

About the role:

As a Production Operative, you'll play a hands-on role in making Tyrrells hand cooked potato crisps to the high standards our consumers love. Working on either the frying or packing lines, you'll operate complex machinery safely and efficiently, helping to keep production running smoothly. This is a varied role with full training provided. You'll learn how to run production lines, complete daily routines, carry out quality checks and spot issues before they become problems. You'll be supported by a friendly, collaborative team who look out for each other and take pride in what they do.

What's in it for you?

• Starting salary of £30,466.80 per annum, rising to £31,122 per annum after a successful probationary period.
• KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary.
• 24 days holiday.
• Comprehensive Healthcare Support.
• Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan, including a Digital GP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), and specialist Cancer Care for peace of mind when you need it most.
• KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools.

What will you be doing?

• Running production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Operating complex equipment on the frying or packing lines to meet production targets and site standards.
• Monitoring performance and quality.
• Using online data systems to maintain high standards and reporting defects or issues quickly.
• Solving problems as they arise.
• Identifying and resolving machine-related issues to reduce downtime.
• Completing daily routines and checks.
• Carrying out quality checks, line inspections and accurate record keeping.
• Keeping the lines clean and safe.
• Taking part in line cleaning activities and following all food safety and hygiene procedures.

We'd love to hear from you if you can bring:

• Previous experience within manufacturing or the food industry (highly desirable).
• Level 2 in Food Safety for Manufacturing (desirable, although bespoke training is provided).
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy in English.
• The ability to take ownership and accountability.
• The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is imperative.
• The ability to work independently as well as within a team.

Our purpose:

At KP Snacks, we're passionate about creating happy snacking moments through our great tasting snacks and iconic brands. Every day, millions of people enjoy our products, including Hula Hoops, McCoy's, KP Nuts, Tyrrells, Skips, POM-BEAR and Butterkist, making us one of the UK's leading snack manufacturers. For decades, we've been delighting consumers by combining well-loved favourites with exciting innovations that reflect changing tastes and expectations. We're equally passionate about our people and committed to creating a workplace where everyone can grow, develop and make a real impact.

We're committed to inclusion. We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you; your unique perspective could be just what we need.