Food Processing Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
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Essential is recruiting for a Food Processing Worker to join the Manufacturing team.
This is a part-time (32 hrs) temporary (6 months) position based at our warehouse in Fishponds. In the role you will work across all aspects of food processing and packaging, producing our Essential own-brand foods for wholesale, retail, and catering.
The successful candidate should preferably have some experience of food processing or other manufacturing work, as well as working with computers, and a good understanding of hygiene and health and safety practices. You will need to be well-organised, self-motivated, a good team player, and able to show great attention to detail.
The business operates Monday to Friday, 9am - 6pm, although there may be some flexibility in Manufacturing, where you could start and finish earlier, depending on the work.
Essential is a living wage foundation accredited employer. The starting rate of pay for this position is £11.26 per hour along with a generous staff discount.
If you are interested in the role, please visit our vacancy page at: https://www.essential-trading.coop/footer/vacancies/ download and complete an application form and return to hr@essential-trading.coop before the deadline of May 1st 2023
Interviews will take place in the week commencing 8th May 2023.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 32 per week
Salary: £11.26 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bristol: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/05/2023
Expected start date: 15/05/2023
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Food Processing Worker roles across Essential Trading Co-operative Ltd.'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 General.
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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