Production Operative (Fresh Sausage)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Description - Production Operative
Due to our ongoing expansion a fantastic opportunity as arisen for an experienced production operative to join a purpose built, well renowned and long-established family sausage manufacturing plant in Accrington. Kennedys butchery specialises in the manufacture of fresh sausage and Steak Canadiann and have won countless awards for our products with our sausage a recent finalist in "Best of Britain"
You will be required to work along side our production team and help in all aspects of general production and cleaning. The role involves the use of various types of machinery (All training will be provided) and that all products are produced and packed to a high standard and that all machinery is washed and cleaned at the end of production.
NB: Previous experience in using a sausage rex machine or mincers is not essential but would be viewed as advantageous.
Job Requirements:
The plant is a busy, fast paced environment and the ideal candidate will need to have a good work ethic, be hands on, work smart, able to get your head down, sleeves rolled up, get stuck in and work at a good pace.
You will need to be able and comfortable working in a refrigerated cold room environment (all necessary PPE will be provided).
You must be of a good physical state as the role involves heavy physical lifting and candidates must be able to lift minimum 15kg+.
Must be punctual, reliable & trustworthy.
Ability to plan and organise own workload and show initiative.
Must have a real can do attitude and have an eagerness to learn.
Involves the handling of various meat cuts including Pork, Beef & Poultry.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with all aspects of production predominantly the production of fresh sausage and steak canadiann.
- Assist with goods storage, goods rotation, packing, labeling, product receipt and dispatch.
- Assist with cleaning of all machinery and areas.
Job Pay, Hours and Start, Finish Times
42.5 Paid hours per week @ £11.76 per hour
£500/week - Annual salary of £26,000 per year
28 days Holiday (NB: the job at times may need you to work on certain bank holidays)
The role is 5 days per week - Working Mon to Friday
Start Time 5.30am
Finish Time 2pm
(9 paid hours per day with 30 mins unpaid break each day)
Total of 45 hours per week of which 42.5 hours are paid with 30 mins each day unpaid break.
PLEASE NOTE:
Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications we will only be contacting those that are shortlisted for the position. If you do not hear from us within 7 working days of submitting your CV please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Please do check our website for any other roles which may be of any interest.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £500.00 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Please confirm that you understand that the role involves working in a refrigerated cold room
- Can you please confirm you are able to travel to the place of work for a 5.30am start in Accrington BB5
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: kenn001
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 Production Operative (Fresh Sausage) roles across Ewood Foods'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 £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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