As a Press Operative you will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing of compound animal feed products. Based out of our site in Wardle on a permanent full-time basis working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern rotating day and night shifts.
Why NWF Agriculture?
- Weekly Pay: £19.80 per hour
- Enhanced Overtime: 1.25x hourly rate for all overtime
- Shifts: 4 on 4 off shift pattern of rotating days and night shifts, 12 hour shifts between 7 and 7
- Holidays: 23.5 days per year
- Progression Opportunities: Clear progression pathways across the wider group that operates 2 other business’
- Training Opportunities: Funded, accredited courses.
- Medicash: Cashback on routine medical expenses such as dental, optical, physiotherapy and more!
- Shopping Discounts: Save with discounts at major retailers like Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Currys, Debenhams and more!
- Travel Savings: Discounts on flights, hotels, and airport parking.
- Entertainment Offers: Reduced prices at over 400 cinemas across the UK, including savings on drinks and snacks.
- Dining and Lifestyle: Access to deals on restaurants, leisure activities, and other lifestyle services.
- Enhanced Policies: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
- The Usual: Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and financial support, Free Refreshments, Free Secure On-Site Parking!
Day to Day
- Ensure adequate finished product is available to fulfil daily customer/site requirements.
- Operation of the control system – DSL, pressing & maintaining high efficiency meeting OEE targets, whilst reviewing & maintaining quality & feed safety at all times.
- Ensure all required data is logged correctly and follow through with any investigations and feeding back findings to Ops Management Team.
- Provide accurate and timely feedback regarding plant machinery conditions using the near miss app.
- Support engineering with routine maintenance including die and beater changes and other maintenance when required.
- Carry out on-site hygiene & maintenance activities to the highest standards ensuring relevant documentation is completed and adhere to government/policy standards.
- Ensure UFAS and all associated legislative compliance is fulfilled.
What will you bring?
- Previous experience operating machinery including press would be advantageous
- Experience of operating a forklift would be advantageous
- Comfortable on your feet, this is a physically demanding role
- Knowledge and understanding of health and safety best practice
- Positive and proactive approach
Who are NWF Agriculture?
NWF Group comprises of 3 key businesses: NWF Fuels, NWF Agriculture & Boughey Distribution. Employing over 1,400 colleagues across the group, we encourage and empower our people to progress and move fluidly through the group, meaning the sky really is the limit when you join us!
What makes NWF Agriculture different? We go beyond feeds – offering a wide range of technical services, including our unique laboratory service, enabling us to develop the correct nutrition for individual flocks and herds. We manufacture the highest quality dairy, beef and sheep feeds to over 4,750 farmers feeding one in six dairy cows across the nation! NWF Agriculture has grown organically to be the second biggest ruminant feed manufacturer in the UK and we want you to be part of it!
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Press Operative in Cheshire employer: NWF AGRICULTURE
NWF Agriculture is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where reliability and proactivity are rewarded. With competitive pay, extensive training opportunities, and a strong focus on employee wellness, including gym classes and discounts, we foster a culture of growth and collaboration. Join us in a role that not only supports agricultural businesses but also provides clear pathways for career advancement within our thriving group.
