Food Production Operative

Bells of Lazonby have an exciting opportunity for a Food Production Operative to join the team.Location: Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1BGSalary: From £13.25 per hour, plus 25% overtime ratesJob Type: Full - Time, PermanentSchedule: Various shift patterns available (must be able to work Saturdays on rotation)About Us:At Bells of Lazonby, baking has been at the heart of what we do since 1946. Still independently owned by the Bell family, we combine craft skills with large-scale production to create products were proud of, and we know the secret ingredient behind our success is our people. We have two bakeries on site in Lazonby a conventional bakery and a dedicated free from bakery, from which we supply many high street coffee shops and major supermarkets with sweet bakery treats, such as cakes, traybakes, pies and tarts.Food Production Operative - Job Overview:We are looking for a dedicated Gluten Free Production Operative to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating machinery and assembling food products in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to work effectively within a team to meet production goals.Please note that the role involves heavy manual labour and standing for long periods of time therefore physical strength and dexterity is important.Shifts Available:Hours are 38.75 per week. Shifts will be a mixture of 4am to 12.15pm and 6am to 2.15pm, depending on production needs. Transport to work is available for candidates living in Penrith only.Food Production Operative - The Role:- Follow work instructions and recipes to complete tasks efficiently- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth production- Operate food production equipment safely and effectively- Work on different production lines as required- Weighing and checking raw materials before production- Ensuring correct product labelling and packaging- Complete quality and safety paperwork as necessary- Ensure products meet the required quality standards- Reporting any faults or issues with machinery to supervisorsFood Production Operative - You:- Physically fit and dexterous to perform manual handling tasks- Ability to speak and understand English- Good communication and teamwork skills- Able to maintain focus on repetitive tasks- Excellent attention to detail- Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks- Flexible with work duties and willing to adapt as neededFood Production Operative Benefits:- Free Transport to and from Lazonby from Penrith (depending on shift)- 29 days' annual leave including Bank Holidays- Free Fruit/ Tea/Coffee- Free onsite parking- Shopping discounts- Company Sick Pay- Refer a Friend Scheme - 1st BONUS = £100, 2nd BONUS = £300- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme- Cycle to Work Scheme- Discounted cakes- Health assurance scheme- Employee Assistance programApplication Process:Bells of Lazonby is committed to equal opportunities for all. As an accredited Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, accepting job applications in various formats.To apply for this exciting Food Production Operative opportunity, please click Apply now!TPBN1_UKTJ