Production Operator

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

Yara Pocklington is part of the global company Yara International ASA and is a leader in the product development, manufacture and marketing of speciality nutrients & biostimulant products for use in regenerative agriculture worldwide. Founded in 1905, we have been present in Pocklington since 1967 and have a global presence with more than 16,000 employees and sales in almost 160 countries.

We are looking to recruit a number of Production Operators (on fixed term contracts), who must be able to prioritise Safety & Quality in the workplace and ideally have a Forklift licence. The starting salary is £27,942 (£13.43 per hour, plus 15% when on shifts). These roles will be based at our Pocklington Global Plant to support the operations during a transition to a new production facility in Howden. Towards the end of the fixed term contract, we will determine whether there could be an opportunity for a permanent role at our new site in Howden.

• The operation of production plant and equipment, including: semi-automatic bottle filling lines, powder tipping stations or bag and sack filling machinery
• Following standard operating procedures
• Adhering to strict health and safety procedures
• Operating mechanical handling equipment such as counterbalance fork lift trucks

The role will have the expectation of cross training within different areas on site and report to the Process Manager. You would be working on a rotating shift pattern or standard days basis as required.

• To work in full compliance with all Company and local procedures related to chemical, process and occupational safety
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the work area
• Required to operate mechanical handling equipment (MHE) - subject to qualification/training - namely counterbalance fork lift trucks and pedestrian pallet trucks (both powered & manual)
• Good level of safety awareness
• Able to work rotating shift patterns as and when required
• Ideal candidates will already have a FLT licence; however, training would be provided for any successful candidate that needs one.

• Attractive salary
• Shift Premium (15% when on shifts)
• 25 days holiday (plus option to buy 5 more)
• Vitality Private Health
• 10% employer Pension Contributions
• Annual bonus scheme
• Life Assurance
• Wide range of personal development opportunities
• Inclusion & Wellbeing Activities (including football, badminton, tennis, running and walking)
• In encouraging sustainable transport for employees, as well as the Bike to Work and Electric Car schemes, we will also provide a season ticket loan option through payroll to support.

Apply by 30 April 2026.

Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.