Operations Support Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Operations Support Operative
Location: Hamilton, Scotland
Shift Pattern: 4on 4off, nightshift
Job Purpose:
Operations Support Operatives play a key role in the effective and efficient operation of the factory. They provide a service to all departments or (site service customers) by operating tray wash machines, tub wash machines and rack wash machines they maintain communal areas of the facility by use of mechanical floor cleaners. They operate compacting and bailing machinery and remove all segregated waste streams from within the facility. They are required to undertake basic cleaning duties such as cleaning of conveyors, tables etc. Be aware of all health and safety issues affecting their area including the wearing of PPE adopting and implementing good housekeeping practices. Promote a safe harmonious well-balanced atmosphere Lock and tag procedure is followed.
Key Result Areas:
- Quality and finished standards
- Spped and accuracy of cleaning
- Manual dexterity
- Excellent timekeeping
- Excellent attendance
- Hygiene, housekeeping and GMB
Principle Accountabilities/ Duties & Responsibilities:
- Operate floor cleaning equipment undertake cleaning of communal areas of facility
- Undertake duties to enhance the external areas of the factory light weeding and ground work
- Operating tub, tray and rack machines undertake cleaning of ingredient tubs trays and racks to agreed standards
- Operate bailing and compacting equipment removal of all waste streams.
- Keep compactor / bailing machines and areas in a hygienically clean and tidy state
Technical or Special Knowledge, Experience or Training:
Essential
- Elementary Food Hygiene training Certificate
- COSHH training
- Safe chemical handling training certificate
- Educated to at least standard grade “general level” in English and Mathematics.
- Ability to work with colleagues.
- Sound knowledge of the workings of the department
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to communicate at all levels
Desirable
- A can-do approach
- Problem solving skills
Job Type: Full-time
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 Operations Support Operative roles across Finsbury 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 £23,127 - £35,713 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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