Production Operator

We have a number of opportunities for Production Operatives to join the friendly team at our Leominster factory. The job entails carrying out a variety of factory skills safely and efficiently, using complex equipment to ensure production is maintained to the highest level. The role of Production Operative is wide-ranging and offers a great deal of variety with full training - you will be trained to operate the line (packing or process) complete daily routines, perform checks and report defects.
The working hours for the role are 4 on 4 off days and nights. 12-hour shifts 6-6. This means you will work 4 dayshifts (6am-6pm), 4 days off and then 4 nightshifts (6pm-6am). Due to our idyllic, rural location, you will need your own transport

+ 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 in English
+ 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

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, employing more than 14,000 employees and 44 factories globally (33 in Europe, 3 in Australia, 3 in New Zealand, 2 in India and 3 in Vietnam).

In the UK KP Snacks consists of c2,300 colleagues across our seven factory locations and Slough HQ. We make great tasting snack brands such as Hula Hoops, McCoy's, Pombear, KP Nuts, Butterkist popcorn, Tyrrells and popchips.
Salary : £26339.04 per annum rising to £26994.24 after a successful 3-month probation period.
Some of the benefits you can expect to receive:
Quarterly Bonus scheme
Medicash Health cash plan
KP Pension Plan - matching contribution stakeholder pension plan (up to 7% of salary) which also includes life assurance and income protection
25 days holiday pro rata where necessary
. 5-year service 1 day additional holiday
Annual salary review
MyGym Discounts
Cancer Care
Holiday Buy (buy up to an additional 5 days holiday per year (pro rata depending on working hours)
Career Break
Cycle to Work
Company Sick Pay - once eligible
Employee Assistance Programme
Digital GP
Best Doctors - 2nd medical opinion
Access to KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools