Factory Operative

4 days ago


Thirsk, United Kingdom Inspired Pet Nutrition Full time

**Factory Operative - Permanent - Shifts**:
Due to growth within our Manufacturing plant in Thirsk, we are pleased to be recruiting for a number of**Factory Operatives** in our Extruder department.

**_Due to our location, it’s essential that you have your own transport, as the site isn’t accessible via public transport._**

**On Offer**
- Hourly rate: £12.83 to £13.55 (including shift allowance)
- £23 per week fuel bonus
- 24/7 shifts
- Overtime up to 12 hours per week:time and a half
- Overtime after 12 hours per week:double time
- Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays in lieu
- Full training provided
- Paid Breaks

**Shift Pattern**

**4-week rotational shift pattern as below - overtime available on your week off.**

**Duties;**
- Responding to machine stoppages, identify and manually correct issues where possible or escalate to the engineering team if required
- Performing various quality checks - all staff are responsible for ensuring our pets receive the highest level of quality
- Setting up machinery to run different product lines, this will include setting up different dies, cleaning down machinery during a change over and analysing problems that may occur during production
- Using a DSL computer to run an extrusion line in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, due to the machinery used this department can get very hot which can be uncomfortable at times.

**Skills & Experience;**
- Experience in a similar role would be an advantage
- Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
- Ability to work shifts
- Ability to work in a fast paced and quality driven environment.

**The Company**

IPN is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer, now employing over 400 people across our 3 UK sites. Our family of brands include Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU and a selection of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk and Kinmel produce dry, wet, and baked foods which are enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world.

**Benefits**:

- £12.83 per hour raising to £13.55 after training (including shift allowance)
- 42 hours each week (average hours)
- Overtime up to 12 hours per week:time and a half
- Overtime after 12 hours per week:double time
- Pension: NESTEmployee contributions 5% / Employer contribution 3%
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Other Benefits:Free parking, tasty treats, free electric car charging, discounted products & free hot drinks.



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