Production Operative in Newark on Trent

Noble Foods is a family‑owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free‑range egg brand the Happy Egg Co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic. In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.

Shift Pattern: Continental Shift Pattern

Salary: £13.28 P/H

What Are We Looking For? We are looking to recruit energetic and passionate people to support the production team by receiving product into the factory; experience is not necessary as all training will be provided! We believe the most successful teams are formed from a diverse talent pool and we strive to employ a wide variety of individuals in our business, selecting the best qualified person for each role regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristics.

Key Accountabilities of the Role:

• Inspection: Visual removal of materials that do not meet the required standards.
• Denester: Loading production packaging into the production flow.
• Bed end: Processing semi‑processed units into outer case receptacles.
• Box line: Loading and labelling finished goods onto transportation vessels.
• Safe Working: Promote a safe working environment by reporting, escalating and behaving in a way that supports a safe and positive wellbeing operational environment.
• Monitor and Control: As the production flows, keep an eye on quality, whether print or product based, and reprocess as required.
• Reporting discrepancies to leadership team: Escalate where production is either not meeting the expected quality standards or customer specification, and any impacts to the production flow.
• Following expected Processes and Procedures: Follow procedures set out in organisational documents, assist all team members with startup, changeover and postproduction activities.
• Changeovers and start up: Setup equipment in line with standard instruction and training. Escalate any faults prior to operation.
• Cleaning: Use provided cleaning equipment, assist on changeover, postproduction and general cleanliness of the area.
• Training: Promote a positive working environment for new starters and agency staff by teaching and escalating when issues arise.
• Communication: Communicate with stakeholder departments to ensure enough materials to maintain production flow.
• Timekeeping: Clock in before shift and clock out after a shift. Take recognised breaks and be present in expected positions on time.

What Can We Offer You?

• Overtime undertaken is payable at 1.25 of basic rate.
• Free hot drinks on shift.
• Service Awards.
• Enhanced paternity and maternity.
• Free life insurance.
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme.
• Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero.
• Discounted eggs and chicken.
• A Celebration day after 1 year service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday.
• Access to DigiCare + – Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Free Eye Test every two years.
• Discounted mobile phone contracts.
• Share in our success with the People Partnership – after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus.
• Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Wellness programme.
• Employee Charity Matching Scheme.

If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.