Production Operative - Weekends

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Operative to join the friendly team at our Ashby site. As one of our Production Operatives, you'll work within an IWS line structure, reporting into the Line Lead.

The working hours are 24 hour shift (Saturday & Sunday, 12 hour shifts, 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am) rotating

KP Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group. With an annual turnover of more than €3 billion, the Intersnack Group has grown and flourished to become a market leader in savoury snacks, present in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond. We are also incredibly proud to have been named as one of the Top 30 Best Big Companies and the Top Food & Drink Companies to work for in the UK (via Best Companies)

Production Operatives are responsible for undertaking the following tasks:

• Competently operate numerous machines including packing and poppers
• Efficiently carry out any assigned operation or task, meeting all output targets
• Competently operate all flavour units across designated area including following all procedures for filling and recording of each unit
• Effectively contribute to improved line performance and efficiencies
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping, health & safety and hygiene standards
• Resolving running problems/issues
• Carrying out all testing procedures for product as and when required
• Ensuring all stages of work are checked against quality standards
• Cleaning of the units after a changeover or for a shut down
• Fully engaging with the IWS ways of working principles

What we would like to offer you:

• Competitive salary plus bonus
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays
• Additional holiday buy available
• KP Matching Pension plus Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Health Cash Plan (Medicash)
• KP4ME – discount scheme, online benefits and information platform
• Subsidised canteen and free refreshments
• Staff shop
• Free onsite parking
• Exciting opportunities for career progression within the Company

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience within manufacturing or the food industry (highly desirable)
• Level 2 in Food Safety for Manufacturing (desirable, although bespoke training is provided)
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy
• The ability to take ownership and accountability
• The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy is imperative
• The ability to work independently as well as within a team