Lead Production Operative

Are you passionate about maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency in the food industry? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your leadership skills and technical expertise can make a real impact? If so, we have the perfect role for you! At Palethorpes, we take pride in our commitment to excellence. As a Hygiene Lead Operative, you'll play a hands-on role in ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, and operational efficiency. This is your chance to lead a team, drive improvements, and develop your career in the food manufacturing industry. What You'll Do:

• Champion health and safety guidelines, challenging poor practices and encouraging a culture of excellence.
• Ensure food safety and quality standards are met at all times.
• Encourage clean-as-you-go (CAYG) and good manufacturing practices (GMP) across the team.
• Support and guide your team to deliver outstanding results.
• Train and brief team members to ensure they meet required standards.
• Act as a welcoming and supportive leader, especially for new starters.
• Monitor and report efficiency and identify areas for improvement.
Collaborate with engineers and group leaders to maintain and improve performance., We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life. That's why we're committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do. Recruitment Agencies: We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.


• Leadership: Able to lead by example and inspire your team to perform at their best.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of machinery and processes, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Attention to Detail: High standards in housekeeping, safety, and documentation.
• Team Player: Motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to fostering a collaborative environment.
• Flexibility: Adaptable to the demands of a fast-paced factory environment.
  
  Exciting Opportunity: Production Lead Operative - Join the Team at Palethorpes!
We'd love to hear from you if you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in a dynamic and rewarding, The Compleat Food Group are a new food group on a mission to create great quality, tasty and affordable food, that people love to eat. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact. Our team of over 5,500 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. At The Compleat Food Group we don't just make food. We make food to feel good, taste good and do good for everyone. Our genuine passion drives the creation of products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, Vadasz and Unearthed.


• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Wellbeing Benefits - Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Online Wellbeing benefits
• Free Financial wellbeing - mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
• Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount
The Compleat Food Group are proud to have built an inclusive and respectful culture where our colleagues feel safe, supported and valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive.