Machine Operative - Weekends 2-10pm

As of October 2020, NESI is owned by Sealaska, an Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska formed under federal law in 1971. With more than 23,000 shareholders of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian background, its purpose is to strengthen its people, culture and homelands. Sealaska invests in and operates businesses that improve the health of our oceans, maintain healthy homelands in Southeast Alaska, and benefit shareholder communities. This partnership makes joining Nesi at this time a very exciting prospect as joining forces will offer both businesses increased access to resources, broader product and category capabilities and deeper market access. The enlarged seafood group and enhanced management capacity provides opportunity for further investments to build on successes.

New England Seafood International Limited (NESI) is a highly respected, London-based importer, processor and supplier of fresh and frozen premium sustainable fish and seafood to retailers and leading food-service brands in the UK and Northern European markets. The company was founded by Fred Stroyan in 1991, and Fred remains involved in the business.

Our vision is to “show people how to enjoy fish every day” and we pride ourselves on our supply chain integrity, sustainable sourcing and high-quality product. Our values run through our business and are Respect, Customer Care, By Learning We Grow, Team Spirit and Integrity

We are seeking hard working and conscientious candidates to support our factory operations team. The shift will be Saturday & Sunday 2pm - 10pm

Role Accountabilities:

· To set and change over the machines within the line using tools and equipment to produce the product to the agreed standard. To check, measure and record parameters as required. To plan and execute repairs to suit production requirements with engineering.

· Ensure quality of finished goods through the equipment.

· To be owner and record keeper of the line downtime issue log book.

· To adhere and perform tasks to a planned preventative maintenance plan. To liase with the line lead and engineering in maximizing the production whilst adhering to the plan.

· Understand and involved with stock management and control in Engineering Stores

· To be flexible to meet production requirements and to learn and adopt lean manufacturing tool& techniques.

· Maintain the line / machine in a clean, clear and well-organized fashion (5s) and to use any downtime effectively.

· To remove jams from the equipment within the line or machine. Log and assist engineering and production in the creation of long-term fixes.

· To work with the line lead to improve overall line efficiency’s, using basic problem-solving tools.

· Ensure all operations are conducted to maintain a high level of health and safety.

· Undertake internal and off-site training to gain in depth machine knowledge and pass that information on to others.

Key Skills:

• Good understanding of basic engineering skills.
• Good adaptability to change
• Developing others
• Good judgement and decision making
• Conscientiousness
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Planning and organizing
• IT Skills

Benefits:

• 11.5 days holiday
• Pension 3%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company shop membership card- highly discounted goods

PLUS:

• 6 monthly production bonus (discretionary based on company performance)
• paid break (30mins)
• free tea, coffee, soup, hot chocolate, juice
• bike to work scheme
• free on site parking
• cafe 2 mins away serving hot food
• referral programme (£250 for successfully referring friends & family)
• free transport on bank holidays
• lots of progression opportunities
• Life insurance

It is an exciting time to join New England Seafood, we are going through a very exciting period of growth. If you think you have the right attitude and drive to deliver the best quality products for our customers, apply now !

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £12.45 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Every weekend
• Overtime
• Weekends only

Application question(s):

• Describe any transferable knowledge, skills or qualifications you have that may highlight your suitability for this role

Experience:

• fish factory: 1 year (preferred)
• Machine Operative: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person