Job Description

BEDMAX SHAVINGS is a family owned company manufacturing high-quality shavings especially for horse bedding. Due to the growth of the business, we are currently recruiting for a Production Operative for our very busy manufacturing plant at Caunton near Newark.

This is a great opportunity to grow and develop, gain experience and with training progress within the company.

Job Summary

The role of Production Operative is wide ranging and offers a great deal of variety. Potential to progress for the right candidate.

Main Responsibilities

Operate the Bedmax bagging and drying equipment safely and efficiently, fault find basic problems and carry out preventative maintenance and daily checks to ensure the factory keeps running. Using a forklift to load our product onto a variety of customer vehicles. Some manual handling is also required; so physical fitness is a must. This work is on a rotating shift pattern to include night shifts.

Skills Required

A forklift license is an advantage You will need a good standard of written and spoken English and the ability to use a computer for basic tasks. Leadership qualities and a desire to progress A back ground in agriculture/farming desirable

Personal Attributes

You must be punctual and have a responsible, can-do attitude. You will be expected to use your initiative, undergo training and to work hard in support of a very busy team.

Salary

13.18 per hour
Please note that due to the location of the plant your own transport is essential.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From 13.18 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 13.18 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Forklift: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person