Shift Operative (Cat2)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Business: SARIA’s operations in the UK are active in a wide range of sectors associated with the food chain, The Group’s companies manufacture quality products for use in human and animal foodstuffs, agriculture, aquaculture, and industrial applications. The company also produces biofuels and renewable energy and provides services for farming and the food industry. The company has a UK annual turnover approaching £280 million and employs around 1,000 people at 23 sites across the country.
The Position
Applications are invited for a Shift Operative at our SecAnim Ltd, Widnes site. This is a full time, permanent position, working 12 hour shifts, on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days and nights).
As a Shift Operative your duties and responsibilities will vary based on the Company’s requirements but will include:
- To ensure that all relevant Health and Safety Regulations are followed at all times.
- Control and operate basic plant and equipment as efficiently and safely as possible to defined quality specification.
- Report and investigate deviations from normal operating conditions and be able to deal with basic production.
- Complete any necessary paperwork.
The Person
- Must be able to prioritise the workload.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Be able to work carefully and methodically, and have the ability to concentrate for long periods during repetitive work.
- Be flexible with working hours.
- Be able to self-motivate and work well in a team.
- Previous experience within a similar role would be advantageous although training will be provided where necessary.
Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits
Please apply in writing with your CV to HR Department, Ings Road, Doncaster, DN5 9TL or e-mail recruitment@saria.co.uk
- Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted due to the high volume of CV’s being received.
Closing Date – 2nd June 2023
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: Building & Personnel Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Shift Operative (Cat2) roles across SARIA Ltd'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 Building & Personnel Services.
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 £34,000 - £46,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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