Bells of Lazonby Ltd

Job Title: Food Production Operative Location: Lazonby, Cumbria Salary: £12.62 per hour, plus 25% overtime rates Job Type: Permanent, Full-time. We have several roles available; all worked over 8-hour shifts. Various shift patterns are available, and candidates must be able to work Saturdays on rotation. About Us: We are an established family bakery with a taste for quality, having created delicious products for over 75 years. Our organisation produces baked goods for retail and food service, specialising in cake and sweet pastry tart products. We supply all major UK retailers with ambient Free From ranges and a number of leading Coffee Shop Chains with ambient and frozen ranges. Job Overview: We are looking for a dedicated Gluten Free Production Operative to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating machinery and assembling food products in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to work effectively within a team to meet production goals. Please note that the role involves heavy manual labour and standing for long periods of time therefore physical strength and dexterity is important. The Role: Follow work instructions and recipes to complete tasks efficiently Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth production Operate food production equipment safely and effectively Work on different production lines as required Weighing and checking raw materials before production Ensuring correct product labelling and packaging Complete quality and safety paperwork as necessary Ensure products meet the required quality standards Reporting any faults or issues with machinery to supervisors About You: Physically fit and dexterous to perform manual handling tasks Ability to speak and understand English Good communication and teamwork skills Able to maintain focus on repetitive tasks Excellent attention to detail Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks Flexible with work duties and willing to adapt as needed Benefits: Free Transport to and from Lazonby from Penrith (depending on shift) 29 days' annual leave including Bank Holidays Free Fruit/ Tea/Coffee Free onsite parking Shopping discounts Company Sick Pay Refer a Friend Scheme - 1st BONUS £100, 2nd BONUS £300 Access to an Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Discounted cakes Health assurance scheme Employee Assistance program Application Process: Bells of Lazonby is committed to equal opportunities for all. As an accredited Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, accepting job applications in various formats. To apply for this exciting Food Production Operative opportunity, please click 'Apply' now! Candidates with experience of; Food Factory Worker, Food Production Worker, Process Operative, Machine Operator, Food Packaging Operative, Packing Operative, Factory Operative, also be considered for this role.