Production Operative

**Job Summary**

To be part of an effective team offering full support to the shift supervisor and charge-hand to ensure that production targets are met on time and in accordance with agreed company standards and policies by the efficient running and setting up of all equipment and machinery within their control.

As a production operative you will be working 12-hour shifts, during which you will get four 30-minute breaks, three of which are paid breaks. Once a month you will get 7 consecutive days off because of our four weekly shift patterns. Our shift patterns include days, nights, weekend, and bank holiday working. Please note the hourly rate is inclusive of shift premium.

**Key Areas of Responsibility**
- Products to be produced are to the agreed specification whilst ensuring throughputs and waste are kept within agreed targets.
- To be a pro-active member of the Production team, working as part of that team and maintaining company standards.
- To work with speed and efficiency to ensure that products are of a high standard and all orders are met in full.
- Responsible for the correct care and running of all machinery and equipment. Optimizing overall machine effectiveness by reducing downtime whilst maintaining product quality.
- Ensure product quality through definition of product and process specifications.
- Ensure product safety, particularly with regard to HACCP systems and controls.
- Encourage and motivate colleagues to work as a team to a consistently high standard.
- Ensure all process and quality checks are completed and ensure any out of tolerance results are reported immediately to your Supervisor or Chargehand.
- Always be aware of Health and Safety regulations and safe working practices.
- Always keep your work area clean Tidy and uncluttered.
- Carry out all other reasonable duties to meet the needs of the business as requested by the Supervisor and Shift Manager.
- Report any maintenance issues or breakdowns immediately to the shift Supervisor.

**About You**

If you have experience in a manufacturing environment that’s great, but this is not required for the role as full training is given. What’s most important to us is that you have a positive and resilient attitude toward work as well as being able to work well as part of a team.
- Need to meet our cultural aspirations
- Have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate with a variety of different people.
- Be self-driven and motivated
- Have a sense of ownership and pride in your work
- Be a Jacksons Ambassador

**A little bit about us and our history**

Jacksons is part of William Jackson Food Group, a sixth generation family business founded by William Jackson when he opened his first shop in Hull in September 1851. Today we have a portfolio of four food businesses in distinct, yet complimentary market areas, employing around 2,000 people.

We have occupied the current site in Hull since 1907 and we now have 3 bread plants in our main bakery. We specialise in the supply of bread to sandwich manufacturers, foodservice and export channels, and in 2012 we launched our consumer facing brand “Jackson’s of Yorkshire”.

In 2018 we opened a brand-new site in Corby, Northamptonshire - one of the largest investments our Group has ever made - and this will allow us to realise our ambition of being the best at what we do.

**Business Values**

You will live and breathe our 5 business values in everything that you do. You will inspire our colleagues to demonstrate our values in their every day working lives, and you will challenge any behaviors that you feel contravene our values.
- **Passion** - Since 1851, we’ve been passionate about ensuring that every loaf we make is baked to perfection. We’re passionate about our bread and about Jacksons, and we take responsibility and try our hardest every day.
- **Ambition** - We never lose sight of our history but understand we need to be bold and ambitious to be successful in the future. We’re not afraid of trying new things, and we quickly learn from our mistakes.
- **Care**:

- We look after each other. We’re friendly and welcoming - everyone feels a part of the team. Together with our shareholders, we care about our business and our future, we are frugal and spend wisely. Our local communities matter too, and we play our part in making them a better place to live.
- **Grounded**:

- We create the best bread, deliver great service and celebrate our team’s success. We are exceptionally proud of what we do but never arrogant. Down to earth is how you’ll find us.
- **Expert** - We strive to be the best at what we do, from baking great bread, to delivering great service. We use our expertise every day, and play our part in improving our business. We know our stuff but we’re always learning and we make sure we learn together

**Why Jacksons?**

In return for your commitment as a Jacksons employee you will receive:

- Competitive salary paid every 4 weeks.
- 5.6 wee