Production Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Do you love Pizza and would you like to be part of the team that makes the UK’s favourite pizza? Then carry on reading!
Why join Dr. Oetker?
At Dr. Oetker UK we are continuously investing to maintain our state-of-the-art production facility. All our teams contribute to the success of our business, and we are as proud of our hard-working friendly culture as we are of the fantastic market leading pizzas we make. Being a family-owned business we “Create a taste of home” through our quality products and our culture.
What’s the role?
The Leyland Facility is where the Chicago Town Pizzas started over 30 years ago. We are looking for people to join our state of the art production facility and be part of a hard working team who are proudly making the Dr. Oetker and Chicago Town branded pizzas.
Variety of shift patterns including rotating AM/PM shifts, Fixed AM, Fixed PM and fixed nights (Mon – Fri) and part time too.
What are we looking for?
- Positive attitude and work ethic with the ability to work as part of a team.
- Ideally previous experience in a fast-paced production environment, but full training will be given.
What’s the salary?
- Annual salary starting from (£20,923.50 - £26,013 from 26th September 2022) with training and skills development.
- Opportunities for overtime at 1.5x hourly rate (minimum £15.05 per hour, rising to £16.10 from 26/09/22) or 2x hourly rate (minimum £20.06 per hour, rising to £21.46 from 26/09/22) on Sundays
- Weekly paid
- Permanent contract
- 37.5 contractual hours per week on rotating weeks of am/pm shifts (not weekend)
What do we offer? Here’s the list of our fantastic benefits………..
- 33 days annual leave (inc bank holidays) which increases with service
- A skills based development programme – allowing you to develop skills and your pay
- Free pizzas
- Subsidised on site restaurant with hot and cold meals, a salad/deli bar, snack machines and microwaves and storage facilities for those who prefer to bring their own
- Free tea and coffee
- Free on-site parking (number of free electronic charging points available)
- Free Life Assurance at 4 times basic annual salary
- Free Wi-Fi in canteen
- Employee Referral Scheme £350 – once you know how great it is to work here you’ll want to bring your friends and family!
- Enhanced Company Sick Pay
- Enhanced Pension scheme which provides 6% Employer pension contribution
- Private medical insurance
- Regular Employee Forums ensuring all employees have a voice
- Incentivised employee suggestion and recognition schemes
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Enhanced Family Friendly Leave
- Free health checks
- Permanent full time roles
For a slice of the action please visit our website https://jobs.oetker.com
We are looking forward to receiving your application!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,923.50-£26,013.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: PO14.10.22
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 roles across Dr. Oetker UK'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 £20,924 - £26,013 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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