Food Production Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Full Time
Temporary
FOOD PRODUCTION OPERATIVE - Frank Roberts and SonsFrank Roberts and Sons is one of the largest and oldest bread manufacturers in the East Midlands. The company has over 100 years' experience in food production. Their bakery is situated in Ilkeston in the East Midlands, close to Nottingham and Derby as well as being close to the M1 and supplies various types of quality breads and baked products across the United Kingdom.
SHIFTS:
6am-6pm on a 4 on 4 off basis and after 12 weeks you will be taken on permanently!
SALARY:
£10.63 + Free Parking, 28 days holiday
£15.95 overtime rate payable after completion of 42 hours
RESPONSIBILITIES
- You will be working as part of a food production operative team responsible for the manufacturing and distribution of breads and baked goods.
- You will be given full training and uniform to make sure you are compliant with the company standards.
- You have the opportunity to earn over 33 days holiday to be taken as and when you like.
- Good attention to detail.
- Be able to reach the Ilkeston DE7 region in time to start your working times.
- A food production operative role previously held would be beneficial but not essential.
If you come from a logistics, food, manufacturing or production background, have previous leadership experience or are looking for a new opportunity please get in touch today.
TO APPLY:
Please call our friendly team on 0115 9586300
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited and Grafton Professional Staffing Limited. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all of our candidates and clients. Following some recent changes to data protection laws we have updated our Privacy Policy. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group UK website.
Industrial
Food Processing Operatives
GW230327227373 - Nottingham
Ilkeston - Derbyshire
£10.63 - £15.95 per hour
GBP
per hour
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
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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.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £16 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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