Cold Store Operative

6 months ago


Paignton, United Kingdom Kingfisher Brixham Full time

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Kingfisher Brixham, Paignton
5 days out of 6 - Sunday to Friday from 17:00pm to 02:00am

**Salary**: From £23,880 Per Annum plus monthly bonus and overtime (£30k+ achievable)

**A bit about us**:
Kingfisher Brixham was first established in 1984, and we are based in the heart of the South West. We have The World Famous Brixham Fish Market right on our doorstep, and we prepare and deliver the freshest, locally sourced fish and seafood available, to chefs and professional kitchens across the South of the UK.

As a fast-paced leading supplier of fresh and frozen seafood, we form part of the Bidfresh Group. From our premises in Paignton, our facilities are BRC AA grade certified, giving customers the reassurance they’re choosing a fish supplier committed to quality products and service. We ensure our fish is sourced responsibly, and we have links with Non-Profit Organisations such as the MSC and ASC, to develop and market sustainable alternatives.

We are a successful business built on solid traditions, with a fun and friendly team made up of working people. Every member of our staff is loyal and committed to what we do here, from the Brixham fish that we supply to thousands of customers, to our thorough and hands-on customer service, we are extremely proud of the business that we are.

**A bit about the role**:
We have a fantastic opportunity for a hardworking, friendly and reliable individual to join our growing production team, as a Freezer Production Operative.

This role is a real opportunity to experience different aspects of our freezer department in the factory and the variety of production based duties available within our fast-paced and exciting environment.

The type of duties you can expect, but are not restricted to, includes picking and packing our frozen fish, strapping and palletising frozen fish orders, booking in deliveries and checking quality control, rotating stocks, carrying out stock takes and daily cleaning and maintaining of our freezer.

We offer excellent training opportunities for you to develop in your role and help you follow your own career pathway, where we expect you to embrace this and take ownership of you own personal development.

As a Freezer Production Operative, you will be based in a cold environment (freezer) for prolonged periods of time, so full PPE and uniform will be supplied. You will be working alongside our fun and supportive factory and freezer team, as well as be in communication with our friendly sales and buying team.

**We have introduced an employee development and grading system that allows employees to grow their careers and have a better earning potential. This job advert details a starting salary, but when you progress and improve in the role, your earning also improves.**

Previous production experience would be advantageous, but is not essential as full training will be provided.

Please note, during peak periods, there might be a requirement to work some overtime due to delivery and business needs, which is payable as overtime.

**General duties will include, but are not restricted to**:

- Duties could include but are not restricted to, picking and packing our frozen fish, strapping and palletising frozen fish orders, booking in deliveries and checking quality control, rotating stocks, carrying out stock takes and daily cleaning and maintaining of our freezer.
- Reducing waste through quality checking and reducing picking errors
- Following food hygiene and health and safety policies
- Assisting other areas as required
- Embracing training opportunities and taking ownership of your own personal development
- Attending staff meetings as required

**A bit about you**:

- Previous production experience would be advantageous but is not essential as full training will be provided
- Ability to stand or walk for extending periods, lift heavy items, and work in a very cold environment
- Ability to prioritise work to set deadlines, meaning good organisational skills
- Good communication skills
- Good time management skills, being punctual and reliable
- Able to work well independently and in a team
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Demonstrates drive and positive approach to work
- Willingness to learn and progress
- Flexible approach to paid overtime during peak periods

While experience is a bonus, we’re also interested in your friendly personality and willingness to go the extra mile for our business. Our factory and freezer production team are a close-knit, supportive bunch, and we treat the business as one big family that we would love for you to join.

As a Freezer Production Operative, we are looking for a team player who is willing to help out their team and support our factory manager. To succeed in this role you should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have a willingness to learn and bring a positive approach to work.

Our freezer and factory is a fun and friendly environment, and you will



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