Production Operative in Nottingham

Join Our Pack. From a bold idea to revolutionising dog food, Years has grown into a fast-scaling business dedicated to helping dogs live longer, healthier lives. In just 3 years, we’ve built a great start-up business, serving thousands of happy customers, all while striving to achieve our mission. Our goal is to give dog owners a better, fresher, and healthier way to feed their pets. We provide human cut, personalised meals designed to support each dog’s unique needs, delivered straight to their door - no preservatives, no compromises, just real nutrition. You can find our customers across the UK, with future ambitions to scale internationally and continue transforming how people care for their dogs.

Your Mission: We’re looking for dedicated Production Operatives to join our growing team. You’ll be part of our production process, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll operate machinery, monitor production lines, and maintain hygiene standards.

• Team Purpose & Challenges: The purpose of the role is to produce safe, high-quality food efficiently and reliably, while supporting each other and the wider business goals of MORE YEARS. The role is fast-paced, requiring focus, stamina, and teamwork.
• Strategic Focus & Priorities: To balance quality, efficiency, and safety. Delivering reliable products, supporting team performance, and driving improvements across the site.
• Reporting & Leadership: Reporting to the department manager.
• Collaboration: Working primarily with the prep production team. Supporting other departments as and when required.
• Hands-On vs. Strategic Balance: The role is primarily hands-on due to its focus on process adherence, daily output targets, and team contribution. Leadership in practice, ownership of tasks, problem-solving contribution, CI input, and team impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor production machinery and equipment.
• Carry out quality checks and report any issues promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in line with food safety standards.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in food production or manufacturing (preferred but not essential).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically active role.
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.

Hours & Rates of Pay: 40 hours per week contract with overtime available. Monday - Saturday shift pattern (5 days out of 6). 6am - 6pm shift pattern (nights also available). £12.75 - £13.85 per hour (depending on shift pattern).

What’s In It For You?

• Extensive health care cover including full cancer coverage and a choice of hospitals or consultants (AXA top package).
• Annual £250.00 Learning & Development budget for courses, books, or other self-learn activities.
• Annual £100.00 Wellbeing budget.
• Up to 2 weeks working abroad per year (selected roles).
• Monthly recognition through our Yappa of The Month programme.
• 1 Volunteer day per year – dog themed or not: it’s your choice!
• Subsidised employee groups – from five-a-side to padel there’s loads to get involved in or the chance to start up your own group.
• Quarterly subsidised team events from axe throwing, crazy golf to cocktail making.
• Exclusive discounts on Years and Years treats for yourself and friends/family.
• Lunch & Learn programme – from dog first aid to financial savviness we’ve got sessions planned to cover all kinds of topics.
• Casual dress.
• Your birthday off or a different day if it falls on a non-working day.
• Ability to sell any unused holiday back to Years at the end of the Holiday Year (maximum 1 working week).