Factory Operative

**Job description** Full Time Permanent 37.5 hours Working shift hours are 6am - 2pm / 8.30am 4.30pm rotating. Over time is required during busy periods. Holiday entitlement 25 days paid holiday (plus public holidays), employee discounts, healthcare cash plan, Free Parking & Employee Assistance provider **About us**: Yarde Farm ice cream is based in Plympton Devon, just outside of Plymouth. Our story began in 1987 when a tub was filled expectantly with our very first ice cream at Yarde Farm. Since then we have won 80+ awards for our ice cream over the past 20 years and we pride ourselves on the fact that we achieved "Champion of Champions", a nationally recognised award given by the Ice Cream Alliance. The business continues to go from strength to strength, and as a result our small friendly team of Ice Cream enthusiasts are now looking for Production Operatives to help grow the business even further. **What we can offer you** We are really devoted in making things happen in the right areas for our employees. We have a diverse team and we are proud at being supportive to everyone’s different needs and priorities. With this in mind we offer a great range of employee benefits that focus on wellbeing and financial needs: - Health care cash plan which gives you money back on everyday medical costs such as Prescriptions, Opticians, dentists, 24/7 access to a digital GP and more - Access to free confidential support and counselling - Discount to a number of high street brands - Free Onsite Parking - 25 days annual leave (plus public & bank holidays on top) - Employee Pension Plan - We hold a variety of employee social events across the year - Most Importantly Free Ice Cream **A bit about the role**: As a Production Operative you will play a vital role in producing our fabulous ice cream and sorbets whilst reporting to the Production Manager on a day to day basis. You will be working in a fast paced environment with our other ice cream enthusiasts and sometimes on your own. Another important function of this role is to ensure our customers are kept safe by keeping our working environment clean and safe. You will be responsible for the cleanliness of our production area and machinery. This will be anything from a full deep clean which will involve taking machinery apart, using chemicals and routine daily cleaning. As you can imagine, this role is naturally physical which will help keep you fit where you are on your feet moving around throughout the shift. The aim is to make fantastic ice cream and to keep everything spotless, signed off and maintained to the highest standard to help ensure we continue to achieve our BRC accreditation. We offer a wide range of development opportunities within Yarde Farm, where training is provided to improve your skills and knowledge, allowing the opportunity to earn more money along the way. **General duties will include, but are not restricted to**: - Inspecting product quality and identify any non-conforming products. - Packing - Pasteurising - Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment. - Adhering to food safety and sanitation controls. - Maintaining and adhering to company health, safety and quality policies. - Embracing training opportunities and taking ownership of your own personal development. - Assisting the Factory Management as required **You’ll Have**: - Good time management, punctual and reliable - Preferably previous food manufacturing experience - Accurate, with good organisational skills. - Well-developed English language communication skills, both written and verbal - Demonstrates drive and positive approach to work - Team player - Flexible approach - Willingness to learn - Able to work well independently, enthusiastic and self-motivated **Want to know more?** **Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £11.44-£13.00 per hour Expected hours: 37.5 per week **Benefits**: - Canteen - Company events - Company pension - Employee discount Schedule: - Day shift Work Location: In person