Production Operative

To help produce our award winning quality meals by working on the production line. Ensuring hygiene and safety standards are met whilst following all operational controls required to achieve the site standard.

About Pilgrim’s Food Masters

We are Pilgrim’s Food Masters, part of the Pilgrim’s family since September 2021, (previously part of Kerry Foods) and we have a proud history of developing brilliant food for our customers and consumers that is enjoyed in millions of UK and Irish homes every year.

The wider Pilgrim’s company employs around 60,000 people across the globe and we’re one of the world’s biggest food companies. We aim to become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for all our team members.

Our Pilgrim’s Food Masters portfolio includes famous brands that are some of the UK and Irelands Favourites, such as Denny, Galtee, Richmond and Fridge Raiders. We are the UK’s biggest producer of prepared meals, making delicious chilled and frozen ready meals for every major supermarket in the UK. And our Accelerator business includes newer brands like Rollover Hot Dogs and Oakhouse Meals that target different consumer groups in unique ways.

We strive every day to make Pilgrim’s Food Master’s a safe, healthy and happy place to work for all of our 4,500 employees. We will give full and equal consideration to all applicants regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion and sexual orientation. Continuing to build a diverse workforce is fundamental to our business and we value the critical role it plays in creating a truly inclusive workplace

Key responsibilities for the role:

• Identify, Rectify and Report production issues that may affect process performance, product quality or team member health & safety to facilitate further investigation and root cause analysis.
• Setup the line / area for production ensuring all the following are available / working: safety controls, hygiene standards, machines, parts, tools & labour and conduct product / process changeovers as specified in changeover SOP’s
• Conduct periodic quality inspections / take product samples before, during and after production as detailed in production specification documents and SOP’s.

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to complete required standard work at full line speed
• Demonstrates ownership for the job. Uses own initiative and maintains active attempts to reach personal and team goals. Embraces change, adaptable and maintains effectiveness in varying environments. Demonstrates a can-do attitude.
• Desirable - Food manufacturing experience

What’s in it for you?

• Referral scheme £500 for every referral. £250 after 15 weeks or 20 shifts and another £250 after successful completion of 6 months’ probation
• On-site staff canteen
• Earn over £500 per week (including bonus)
• Free on-site parking
• All training and PPE provided
• Wellbeing champions on site