Job Description

Barbers Cheesemakers is the oldest and largest family-owned cheddar makers in the world and produce our award winning cheeses in the same dairy that we did back in 1833!

Our aim is to cultivate and nurture a family of employees, customers, suppliers and shareholders inspired to produce and promote worldwide, consistently great quality British cheese and dairy products of integrity, provenance and innovation.

Due to internal promotions we are recruiting a Multi skilled production and process Operative - Level 2

About the role:

Working as a Level 2 skilled operative in our cheese making and processing team. Experience of working in an automated food manufacturing environment would be beneficial but not essential as full training will be given to help learn and understand the art of cheesemaking and other processes within the dairy environment and help you develop and grow within the company.

The role works on a double day shift attracting a 7.5% shift premium on top of the basic hourly rate, 5 days per week Monday to Friday 05:45 until 14:15 one week, then 13:45 until 22:15 the following week.

If you feel you are capable of working as part of the operational team, running production process equipment and ensuring high standards this is a great time to be part of a well-invested local family business that will reward capability with development and growth opportunities.

Daily tasks as a Multi-skilled operative:

Some of the daily tasks involved with the Level 2 Production/Process operator role include:

Operating automated equipment and machinery within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) - training will be provided. Maintaining normal production running by monitoring the production processes and recording results in our quality monitoring system, ensuring we are working within the defined tolerances to make great Dairy products. Closely monitor production quality and adjusting equipment settings to meet specification. Work as part of a team to overcome any challenges and develop yourself and others. Ensure good audit ready standards at all times. Work within all company policies and procedures, including Health and Safety and Food safety standards. Contribute to production performance and quality targets to ensure consistently delivering great quality products to our customers. Forklift licence is essential.

About you:

Conscientious team player, contributing to team goals. Flexible and adaptable to help teams across different parts of the process (training will be given in all areas). Accurate in your daily tasks, with good attention to detail. Open minded and accepting of development and change. Takes pride in work and results, always looking to improve. Working with respect and integrity at all times.

Pay and Benefits:

13.22 per hour (14.21 per hour which includes 7.5% shift allowance for a 40-hour week)

30 days annual leave, rising to 31 days on your 10th anniversary of service Company pension Cycle to work scheme Life insurance Free on-site parking On site farm shop Company Event On site farm shop Discount on company products Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Employee Assistance Scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.22 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Shepton Mallet BA4 6PR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Forklift Truck Certificate (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person