Food Production Operative

Bells of Lazonby have an exciting opportunity for a Food Production Operative to join the team.

Location: Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1BG

Salary: From £13.25 per hour, plus 25% overtime rates

Job Type: Full - Time, Permanent

Schedule: Various shift patterns available (must be able to work Saturdays on rotation)

About Us:

At Bells of Lazonby, baking has been at the heart of what we do since 1946. Still independently owned by the Bell family, we combine craft skills with large-scale production to create products we’re proud of, and we know the secret ingredient behind our success is our people. We have two bakeries on site in Lazonby – a conventional bakery and a dedicated “free from” bakery, from which we supply many high street coffee shops and major supermarkets with sweet bakery treats, such as cakes, traybakes, pies and tarts.

Food Production Operative - 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.

Shifts Available:

Hours are 38.75 per week. Shifts will be a mixture of 4am to 12.15pm and 6am to 2.15pm, depending on production needs. Transport to work is available for candidates living in Penrith only.

Food Production Operative - 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

Food Production Operative - 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

Food Production Operative – 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!