Job Description

Job Introduction


The Role


We are currently expanding our Assembly Day Shift team and looking for amazing people to join us


Our Assembly Team play the all-important role of assembling our dishes so they start to look a little more like the dishes you know and love . With all of our dish components prepared and cooked, it's time to bring them all together. The team manage the assembly of our dishes which might mean bring the layers together in our lasagnes or maybe adding our delicious sauce and a sprinkling of cheese to our well-loved mac and cheese.


Working Hours


Monday - Thursday - 6am - 4pm


Main Responsibilities


As an Assembly Team member you will be:


Accurately weighing portions to be added to each dish
Accurately adding and arranging dish components
Replenishing the dish trays
Maintaining high hygiene levels and keeping a tidy workspace
Maintaining food preparation records and logs
Conducting quality checks to ensure that the Bigham standards are met
Carrying out effective and accurate shift handovers
Flagging any issues with the equipment within your area
Work as an integral part of the team towards the completion of the daily plan
The Ideal Candidate


What you'll need


At Bigham's we pride ourselves in doing things the right way and showing real care and attention. We are looking for like-minded people who demonstrate:


High attention to detail and a strong quality focus
The ability to work in a fast paced environment
Willingness to work chilled and frozen products
A positive approach to work
A desire to develop your skills and work as part of a team


This role will require you to be physically active and spend most of your shift on your feet.


Experience of working in a food handling environment as a production operative would be beneficial however, isn't essential as we will provide food safety and quality training for those who don't have prior experience.


About The Company


Inspired by his travels and love of cooking, Charlie Bigham set up shop in 1996 with the sole aim of creating really delicious dishes. Twenty-five years later Bigham's is now the number one brand in the chilled pre-prepared meal category. With over 50 dishes available in major supermarkets.


Package Description


What you'll receive


This is a role for hard workers; those who take real pride in their work and enjoy working in a challenging but rewarding environment. When you start your career with Bigham's you'll receive:


A competitive salary of 12.8 per hour
A pay increase to 13.43 per hour following the successful completion of 3 months' probation.
Overtime payments, paid at 1.5x the hourly base rate
28 days annual leave, increasing each year
Quarterly bonus
Paid breaks
Free Bigham's meals to take home
Pension scheme
Discounts with popular high street retailers
Access to our Medicash app and an online GP service
Life assurance benefit
Free on-site parking
Subsidised canteen