Production Operative

We are looking for Production Operatives for our busy animal feeds production plant near Banbury, Oxfordshire.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Production Operative
Banbury, OX17 3AA

• Full time, Permanent / Part-time or Flexible working will be considered
• £13.78 per hour normal day shift
• £14.78 per hour weekday, night-shift
• £17.23 per hour weekday overtime
• Equating to £28,662.40 per annum basic (before allowances, bonuses and overtime). Expected earnings - £30,000+ with overtime, loyalty bonus, production bonus and night shift allowance.  Auto enrolment pension scheme.

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
 

The Production Operative role is an opportunity for individuals with drive and a good level of communication to learn a number of disparate skills, within a small, dedicated team in a long-standing, well established and profitable business.

The job will encompass working within the production environment where you will be dealing with both raw materials (goods in) and finished products (goods out). You will be trained to understand and run the production process, use a tele-handler and fork-lift, complete quality control checks and work within the Company’s Quality and Health & Safety systems, as well as a number of other skills, such as, using and understanding the Company's production computer system, maintenance and cleaning of the production plant and, operation of the Company’s weighbridge.

The Company aims to create multi-skilled operatives with good knowledge in all facets of production. In return, the Company can offer excellent rates of pay, with overtime, bonuses, night shift allowance and other benefits, including our auto-enrolment pension scheme.

The right applicant needs to hold a full car licence. A FLT / loading shovel licence is also required, although training can be given.  Basic computer literacy is beneficial but not essential.

Working hours:

Ideally, we are looking to recruit personnel into our standard shift patterns; however, we are also keen to hear from individuals who are looking for part-time or more flexible working hours.

Normal production shifts are:

7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am or three 12 hour shifts followed by one 8-hour shift.

About Cherwell Valley Silos:

Cherwell Valley Silos Ltd was founded in 1961 and is a well-known and respected manufacturer of high quality feedstuffs for supply to all sectors of the animal feed market.  Our products are predominantly focussed on the pig and poultry sector, where we specialise in the processing of UK-grown raw materials.

We are proud of our authentic values, clear company mission, and diverse leadership. Our emphasis is on transparency, with leaders visible and accessible at all levels, to prevent negative working environments.. 

Benefits

• Following training, career progression is a distinct possibility
• Competitive salary package
• Overtime available
• Bonuses
• Night shift allowance
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Full-time, part-time, or flexible working considered

Cherwell Valley Silos Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Production Team, Production Jobs, Skilled Production Operative, Shift Manager - Production, FLT Driver, Fork Lift Truck Operative, Warehouse Operative.