At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a friendly team packing fresh produce and ensuring quality delivery.
- Company: Employee-owned Riverford, committed to sustainability and quality.
- Benefits: 33 days holiday, 30% off products, generous pension, and profit sharing.
- Other info: Permanent role with full training provided in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a green initiative with electric deliveries and impactful work.
- Qualifications: Experience in production or warehousing and good communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 13.9 - 13.9 £ per hour.
Work with us at Riverford, and join a thriving employee-owned business as a Production Operative.
Be part of an inclusive and friendly production team.
- 33 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays)
- 30% off veg boxes and our online shop
- Generous company pension scheme
- Annual profit share (at least 10% of all our profits are split equally between all co-owners)
Delivering even greener veg - We are in the process of swapping diesel vans to electric, with the ambitious goal of being 100% electric vans for low-emission deliveries to our customers!
This role is a permanent contract, 32 hours - Working Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday which is inclusive of Bank Holidays.
Pay: £13.90 per hour. Plus, an additional 71p per hour when hours exceed 8pm. Saturdays paid at time and a half.
What you will be doing:
This role is primarily working in a small team within the Multihead fridge packing our delicate leafy items and varieties of beans and peas, and on our SORMA netter, which we use to put all our lovely citrus (and sometimes other items!) into netted bags. You will be responsible for ensuring that our customers receive the highest quality, whilst prioritising safety and maintaining operational efficiency. You will be given the opportunity to be multiskilled in this area. The environment is temperature controlled and can be damp, but we will provide you with the correct clothing to be warm and dry.
The SORMA and Multihead are large and intricate machines, and we will provide full training in all roles that keep the machine running.
Ideally, you will have previous experience of working in a production or warehousing environment. You should have good communication skills and be able to speak and understand English to a level that enables you to comprehend instructions and the daily requirements of the role.
At Riverford, we value quality service and our production team play a key role in our mission.
Locations
Production Operative (Perm) in Devon, Exeter employer: Riverford Organic Farmers
At Riverford, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment in Poole. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our hands-on management style, where you will lead a dedicated team of drivers, fostering strong relationships and ensuring high standards of service. With a focus on work-life balance and the provision of an electric company car, we strive to create a fulfilling workplace that values both personal and professional development.
