Production Operative – Day & Night Shift

Higgidy are purveyors of some of the finest pies, quiches and sausage rolls around (even if we do say so ourselves!). From our humble roots as a small family business founded by husband, wife and their best friend (who are all still in the business today) we’ve grown steadily over the last twelve years and now boast a team of 300 permanent staff.

We are now looking for Production Operatives to join the busy Production Team on a permanent basis, undertaking aspects of the manufacturing and packaging processes, always ensuring a focus on safety, quality and hygiene to ensure our customers receive the best possible products. 

Starting rates:

Days – £10.60 per hour

Nights – £11.55 per hour

We work on a 4 on, 4 off shift rotation, from 7am to 7pm / 7pm to 7am.

What’s Involved?

Carrying out department tasks in accordance with departmental processes (SOPs, QAS etc), ensuring quality standards are met at all times. Multi skilling is required so team members must be prepared to move between sections & tasks. Tasks could include:

• Using cutting, mixing equipment
• Packing
• Making product
• Topping product
• Use of ovens
• Use of moving equipment such as trolleys
• Fetching raw materials for production, ensuring compliance to stock rotation

Complying with all H&S policies and procedures and rectify or report hazards to ensure a safe working environment for all. Stop unsafe activity you see and report it immediately to your SL

Complying with all company policies and procedures

Cleaning as you go at all times to help ensure high standards of hygiene and we deliver on GMP targets

Ensuring that all departmental paperwork is completed legibly and accurately following standard operating procedures.

Diligence in monitoring product quality and report any substandard products or ingredients to your Section Leader or a QA

Helping and supporting new team members and temporary workers for example by showing them how to complete tasks, answering their questions

Ensuring you operate all machinery and equipment in accordance with training/SOPs, including safety start up checks. Report any defects, wear and tear, potential machine or equipment problems or near misses to your immediate supervisor or engineering immediately.

Any other duties which may reasonably be requested of you

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience of working in a factory environment
• Ideally experienced in food handling
• Ability to communicate well in English, both written and verbally
• Numerate and literate

In return, we can offer you a competitive online benefits programme via perkbox, free on shift refreshments and access to Wi-Fi, as well as a generous annual leave allowance which increases with every years’ service.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@higgidy.co.uk or press Apply below.

Higgidy is proud to be an accredited B Corp organisation, committed to balancing purpose and profit. We are redefining what good business looks like, building a more inclusive and sustainable economy. A significant part of this is down to our people – to be a part of the movement and join our team, please get in touch via recruitment@higgidy.co.uk.

You can find out more information on B Corp businesses here – https://bcorporation.net/about-b-corps

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Here at Higgidy we think of ourselves as a big family and family is how we aim to treat everyone – therefore we strive to create a workplace in which people from all backgrounds are encouraged to contribute and succeed. Our aim is that no job applicant, temporary worker or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation. For more information please visit www.higgidy.co.uk/policies