Food Operative

6 days ago

Sanquhar, United Kingdom Browns Food Group Full time

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Brown Brothers in Kirkconnel are currently looking for full-time Food Operatives. The hours of work are 10.00pm - 6.00am Monday to Friday. The rate of pay is £13.10 per hour. Applicants must be over 18.

**Job Purpose**

To produce product to the required specification ensuring quality standards are met.

To support Team Leader/Manager in the delivery of the Production Plan, ensuring that all orders are completed on time and in full.

To promote good manufacturing/safety practice throughout the factory and to ensure that all targets are met

**Key Accountabilities**
- To be present and ready wearing the correct PPE at the start of the shift
- To be aware of and comply with the hygiene requirements as set out in the company handbook.
- Comply with paperwork requirements.
- To be aware of and comply with any Health and Safety requirements as set out in the company handbook, Fire Procedure, Emergency Stops/Guards on machines, COSHH etc
- Report any issues identified with a machine or any non-conforming product to the team leader.
- Comply with any paperwork requirements for the area as required.
- Treat colleagues and visitors with respect.
- Support, Buddy & mentor New Starts.
- Keep to break times as allocated by the department manager. These may vary depending on the area you are working and the business needs.
- To comply with Food Safety requirements
- Follow all reasonable instructions by the mentor / team leader / manager.
- Adhere to the conduct rules as set out in the company handbook.
- Minimise waste / report any wastage.
- Demonstrate the company HEART values throughout the working day.
- Ability to commute or relocate.
- Any other reasonable tasks in relation to the role

**Person Specification**

Skills & Abilities
- Good Communication Skills
- Problem solving skills.
- Enthusiastic and dependable
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Works well under pressure to targets and deadlines.
- Able to follow instructions.
- Focussed and motivated to get things done.
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn.

Personal Qualities
- Good Communicator
- Positive attitude to change.
- Initiative and enthusiasm
- Good Team Player
- Self-Motivated
- Goal Orientated

**Hours of Work**

10.00pm - 6.00am Monday to Friday

**Wage Details**

£13.10 an hour

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.10 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Sanquhar DG4 6RB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/09/2025

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