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Despatch Operative - Nights

Employer
Greencore Group
Location
Worksop
Salary
competitive
Closing date
24 May 2019

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Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Operations
Business Sector
Other Business Sector

Job Details

Do you want to be paid weekly? Do you want a permanent full time job working on Nights with set Nights each week? .......Then look no further!

We are recruiting for a variety of permanent hourly paid roles on Nights in  Despatch. 

We have various shift patterns and shifts start between 5.45pm and finish at 5.45am, you will work 4 nights on week one and 3 nights on week 2 and then back to 4 nights on week 3 and so on. The weekly hours average 42 per week. You will be paid by the hour / minute on a weekly basis. Overtime is paid at time and a half.

Full training is provided, and previous experience is not always necessary. Pay rates start at £8.21 per hour for 13 weeks increasing to £10.18 per hour to £10.66 per hour depending on shift pattern

Main responsibilities

As a despatch window operative you will work at the end of a production line packing sandwiches into crates. 

All roles have a 13-week training rate paid at £8.21 per hour on nights (unless you are internal). Once you have successfully passed the probation period then the hourly rate will increase as per your shift pattern and role type.

We run recruitment / assessment events for Night shift starting at 5pm on a weekly basis. PLEASE NOTE - If you apply for multiple roles then YOU WILL ONLY BE INVITED TO ATTEND ONE ASSESSMENT EVENT.

During the event we will conduct a site tour so you are able to see each of the roles and the environment you will work in. We will talk through ALL vacancies we have available in all departments at Manton Wood for Night shift and you will be asked to select your first and second choices. 

If your choices are appropriate based on your skills and/or previous experience, then we will assess you against these.
If you are successful you will be told on the day and it is likely you will be offered your first choice. 

We have start dates available throughout April and May.

Ideal candidate
  • Attention to detail
  • High level of accuracy
  • Team player
  • Comfortable working in a chilled environment
  • Reliable
  • Basic Maths & English at Entry level 2 or above for unskilled roles and Entry level 3 or above for Skilled roles)
  • Good verbal communication skills 

The below are desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. 

  • Safe working with chemicals (Level 1) (Hygiene Roles only) 
  • Food Hygiene (Level 2)
  • Health and Safety in the workplace (Level 2)
  • Experience in a similar role / previous experience 
About the company
  • Free on site Gym accessible 24/7
  • Staff Shop - discounted products e.g. ready meals, sandwiches, cakes and other items
  • Training, development and qualifications to help you grow your career. Qualifications include Advanced Operator, Team Leader,  Food Technologist, Project Manager and Trainee Manager.  
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Company Pension scheme
  • Childcare Scheme
  • Shopping discounts with multiple retailer discounts and offers
  • Share save Scheme
  • Free Parking
  • Fully subsidised canteen serving hot food and sandwiches
  • Westfield Health Care - Healthcare Cash Plan

Manton Wood is the flagship site for Greencore and we are very proud of our success and achievements. 25% of site vacancies are offered to internal employees demonstrating that we put people at the core in everything we do. 
Greencore, Manton Wood produce fresh sandwiches and wraps for many of the Supermarket retailers in the UK. We produce over 4 million sandwiches every week and have almost 2000 employees. The site operate / Produce over a 7 day week across 2 shift patterns - Days and Nights.
Greencore is a successful and growing business offering plenty of opportunity for employees looking to advance their career in the Food Manufacturing industry.  

Company

Greencore Group is a leading international manufacturer of convenience foods. Our ambition doesn't stop at being the world’s largest sandwich producer; we’re looking for passionate, talented people who can help us to drive our future success. People who innovate, create, lead and inspire. We set the bar high, and expect that our people do too.

 

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