Production Operative

Challenge-trg Recruitment is looking for full-time Production Operatives to join the team at a food manufacturer near Llanishen,Cardiff, CF14 4XR!

Our client is one of the UK's leading suppliers of pre-packed cakes and responsible for producing items for some of the most well-known brands in the country.

We are looking for individuals who relish the opportunity to work as part of a team in a factory environment. For the right candidate there is also an opportunity to move into a permanent position.

The factory environments can be busy, but your safety comes first and all personal protective equipment will be provided.

Your pay rate as a Production Operative will be £11.54 per hour

Shift times as a Production Operative:

• 4 on 4 off (however flexibility is required as you must be committed to working weekends)
• 6am to 6pm

About the role:

As a production operative you will be working on the lines where you will be making, decorating or packing/picking different types of cakes or desserts. You will clean the lines after products are finished and if needed will be asked to prepare a line for the next product.

Duties include:

• Producing a quality product: cakes
• Supporting the shift leaders to achieve targets according to the production plan
• Complying with all company policies and procedures
• Excellent hygiene and housekeeping of the area
• Cross-departmental flexibility.

About you:

• Must have basic English Literacy and Basic Numeracy Skills (ESOL Entry Level 2)
• Work well in a team and or own
• Good understanding of health and safety and food hygiene
• Previous factory experience desirable but not essential
• Good communication skills
• Flexibility / adaptability
• Ability to show initiative

Training Opportunities:

Full induction training is provided. We also provide multi-skilled training on department specific equipment such as various production line machinery, processes, and computer systems if the role required.

Please be aware that you will need to arrange your own transport on Saturday and Sunday at 6am as there is no public transport running. Please consider the option of alternative transport.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

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