Production Operative - Whole birds
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Position Overview & Specifications
***NEW INCREASED PAY RATES***
We currently have permanent opportunities for Production Operatives to join our team in Willand, Devon.
- This post is working Days or Nights
- The hours of work and shift patterns available are 5am - 3:15pm, working 4 days a week, on a 3 week rotating pattern (example below):
- Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday
- Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
- Week 3: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
- OR you can work 3:30pm - 0:00am, Monday to Friday
The rate of pay is: £10.95
Main ResponsibilitiesWorking within a chilled factory environment, you will be handling raw meat. Your key responsibilities will be to process and pack food products for top retail customers in a busy factory environment. This could include packing whole chickens for wholesale or trussing the bird.
The Ideal CandidateAs a Production Operative, you will have a passion for delivering high standards whilst making sure our H&S, Food Safety and Quality standards are met. You will be prepared to learn and work well in a busy, fast paced environment.
If you have experience within production or within a factory this would be an advantage. However this is not essential for the role as full training will be given. This includes L1 and L2 Health and Safety certification.
So if you are looking for a new opportunity in a large organisation where you have plenty of career paths to follow, look no further and click apply today.
About The CompanyUK Poultry represents more than half of 2 Sisters’ business by sales. The division employs over 8,500 people working in a chilled environment to process poultry products which are then marketed to consumers via major retailers. Our colleagues work across ten primary sites across the UK, where chickens are transported from nearby farms for processing and at our cutting sites prepared for portioning, deboning, and filleting. UK Poultry predominantly produces private-label products for major retailers. We know our proficiency is in processing, so we work with experts in other fields such as: hatching, farming, animal husbandry and transport to ensure that our supply chain is as effective and efficient as possible.
Package Description***NEW INCREASED PAY RATES***
- Immediate starts within a few days
- Opportunities for overtime at a premium rate
- Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount platform available via an app offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, M&S and Tesco
- Fantastic development opportunities available for promotion and career development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing and occupational health support on site
- £150 refer a friend scheme
- In-house training that includes L2 and L1 Health and Safety Certification
- A Covid-19 safe environment
- Canteen with hot, affordable food
- Trade Union
- Free Off Street parking
- Employee of the month rewards
- Seasonal Events
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Operative - Whole birds roles across 2 Sisters Food Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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