Barrow Operative - Assortments

Role: Barrow Operative – Line Assortments

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, alternating shifts (am – pm and pm – pm), both A & B shifts available

Location: Carlisle, Church Street, Cumbria, CA TG

Job Description:

Join our team at Carr’s, the oldest biscuit factory in the world, crafting beloved UK biscuits and cakes. We are committed to quality, supporting a collaborative work environment, and promoting internal growth. We offer stable employment, competitive pay, and benefits such as a Pension Scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff shop, long service awards, Free parking, holiday entitlement, and enhanced maternity & paternity benefits.

Role Overview:

As a Barrow Operative, you will ensure the production line is fully stocked and running smoothly, maintaining good communication with supervisors. Tasks include operating electric hand barrows, supporting changeovers, and maintaining stock levels. Flexibility and good communication skills are essential; training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Order pawns/layaside and packaging requests
• Complete stock sheets and keep lines stocked
• Inform managers of out-of-date stock
• Use Autostore and support line changeovers
• Manage waste and document all data online
• Support packing and ensure packaging availability for each SKU

Candidate Profile:

We seek proactive individuals with a positive attitude, good communication, and problem recognition skills. Diligence, teamwork, and flexibility are vital. Experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided. Knowledge of manufacturing practices and KPIs is a plus.

Application Process:

Includes aptitude and English assessments, followed by a competency-based interview focusing on our company values and your experience.

Our Purpose: Bring happiness with every bite. We value purpose-led, agile, positive, resilient, and collaborative individuals who embody our core values and contribute to an inclusive, diverse workplace.

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