Job Description

This is a 3 shift rotating pattern - Please only apply if you can commit to the working rotation.

Company Background

Andros is an industrial, family-owned company based in south west France with a turnover of over 2.5 billion Euros. It is a leading European fruit transformation and chilled dairy producer manufacturing the internationally famous brand Bonne Maman, as well as many private label products.

Andros Group:

46 production facilities across Europe and beyond (USA, China, New Zealand...)

4 poles of development: Fruit, Chilled Dairy, Confectionery, Frozen Desserts

A real and a significant will to introduce innovations

Both a branded and private label products

Company culture:

Andros believes in people above anything else. Their success has come from empowering hands-on, pragmatic individuals within a dynamic, solution-seeking and market-share winning organisation. Entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged and consumer satisfaction is paramount.

Andros in the UK is a major supplier of ambient fruit-based conserves and chilled yogurts and desserts, with its commercial operations based in Hammersmith dealing directly with all major retailers and sectors within the UK. They acquired in 2008, the Oldford dairy site (Somerset) and heavily invested in new, state-of-the-art, chilled desserts product lines, unique on the market.

The company has experienced rapid growth becoming a top 150 UK food & drink business in 2020. This growth has been driven across both the preserves and desserts categories through the success of the Bonne Maman brand as well as an extensive private label activity. The products are either imported or produced in the dedicated chilled dessert facility in the South West of England. There is an ambitious investment plan for the coming years.

To support this growth we are now seeking Production Operators to work across the production areas to deliver quality finished products. Our operators assist in all aspects of the process from material supply, through filling to the packing of the finished product.

This role involves working outdoors and using a forklift. However, full training will be provided by our company.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

Clean and sterilise mobile containers, ensuring that the correct cleaning conditions are met and recorded and that the containers are fit for purpose and well maintained and meet food safety requirements Cleaning and reporting any engineering issues in and around the Cip and container cleaning area. To clean Pallecons and pallets to meet food safety requirements From time to time work in the weigh room. Report damaged and containers that do not hold pressure to the Process Manager. To work in the weigh room when required (after training). To ensure the maintenance of good housekeeping and Health & Safety within the Cip and container area along with the tray wash and surrounding areas. To correctly complete the paperwork required. To work as a team member, including showing flexibility, adaptability, and problem solving. Ability to operate and understand a computerised control system. Comply with quality standards, whilst showing an ability to understand and recognize where improvements are required. Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with existing procedures. Be aware of Food Hygiene and safety rules and comply at all times.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Working knowledge of all departmental equipment

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Able to work using own initiative

Focus on accuracy

Operate safe systems of work

Respect the food factory rules

Competencies

Driven and determined to achieve results

Organisational skills

A reasonable degree of manual strength and dexterity

Mechanical aptitude

Location

The role is based full time in Oldford, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2NQ

Salary

31,569.72

Company Package

Market Leader in their products and sector, strong growth plans.

Company pension 6% employer contribution (Salary exchange)

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

4 x Death in Service

Long service recognition

Wellbeing initiatives - Free flu jabs, free eye tests, 90 contribution to prescription lenses, free legal and financial helpline and mental health support, virtual GP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,569.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Frome BA11 2NQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Forklift Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person