Factory Operative/Production Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you looking for a better work life balance? Would you like a 4 day working week?
Come and join us at Kirsty’s, the friendliest factory around!
About Us
Kirsty’s is a rapidly growing food manufacturing business, trading over multiple categories within the chilled & frozen fixtures supplying all major retailers.
In a relatively modest factory, we can produce up to 100,000 meals a week and we need reliable and committed individuals to join our diverse team!
Our culture is built on respect, teamwork, ambition and excellence, if you think you represent these values then we would love to hear from you!
Working at Kirsty’s
· Competitive compensation
· 3 days off each week (no weekend working)
· Nutritious on-site meals
· Free Parking
· Company Pension
· Employee Recognition Scheme
· Comprehensive Training Portfolio
· Candidate Referral Programme
· Additional day off on your birthday
Job Responsibilities
· Loading machines with raw ingredients
· Product assembly on the line
· Packing of finished products
· Quality checking at all stages of production
· Ensuring correct product labelling
· Working clean and tidy and in line with food hygiene standards
Qualifications, Skills & Knowledge
· Previous experience of working in a food manufacturing environment is an advantage, however no experience is necessary, all training will be provided
· Physically able to stand for long periods
· Able to maintain strong attention to detail whilst continuously quality checking products
· Looking for a long-term position
· Reliable and able to commit to the relevant shift pattern.
· Able to work at a continual fast pace to ensure daily production targets are met
· A positive and can-do attitude is a must within our team
· Demonstrate ability to work independently or as part of a team.
· Demonstrate strong communication skills. (Basic English language required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.50-£11.03 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Harrogate, HG3 2SG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you able to commit to 4 x 12 hour shifts per week?
Work Location: One location
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 Factory Operative/Production Operative roles across Kirsty's'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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