Seasonal Temporary Skilled Production Operatives
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Position Overview & Specifications
Bernard Matthews are looking for experienced and skilled Process Controllers, Machine Minders and Line Leaders to join the team at Great Witchingham for seasonal work.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Supporting the shift and department manager
- Maintaining and checking the production lines
- Ensuring product quality and specifications are compliant
- Filling out paperwork accurately
- Following Health and Safety procedures
- Ensure optimal efficiency of production
- Ensure quality is controlled
- Following all Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Delivering KPI objectives
- Ensure effective communication within the team
The Ideal Candidate:
- Previous experience as a Machine Minder, Process Controller or Line Leader
- Previous experience in manufacturing
- Previous experience within the food industry
- Good level of written and spoken English
- HACCAP awareness and compliance
- Food Hygiene and Safety awareness
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to self-motivate
The working hours are Monday-Friday either 6am-14:18pm or 14:12pm-22:30pm
£12.84 per hour
Free transport available from Norwich or Great Yarmouth
Job Type: Temporary contract
Salary: £12.84 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Norwich: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Skilled Production Operative: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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 Seasonal Temporary Skilled Production Operatives roles across Bernard Matthews'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 £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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