Job Description

Job description

Would you like to work for a family run business who pride themselves on their products, their work ethic and who values their employees? Would you like to be part of a busy and friendly team?

MHT Foods are a growing family run business with two food production sites in Market Harborough. One site is a bakery offering a range of hand-crafted multi-portion loaf cakes, slab cakes and tray bakes, the second site produces high quality preserves, chutney's, pickles, and condiments.

We have an immediate start for an enthusiastic and reliable team member for our preserves site. 05.30 - 14.00, Monday to Friday with some Saturday mornings required during busy production periods.

This position would suit someone with an excellent attention to detail and able to work under their own initiative as well as part of a team. You will need to be flexible and able to cover other parts of the business. You need to be honest, reliable, and punctual.

Key responsibilities

Packing orders

. Produce preserves, jams chutneys and other jarred goods.

Counting stock

Quality checking

Labelling and repackaging goods

Wear all protective clothing as required (jewellery, piercings and artificial nails must be removed)

Tidying and cleaning production areas and warehouse

Good understanding of written and spoken English in order to fully understand food safety procedures

Must be able to work at speed with accuracy at all times

The ability to lift up to 25kg alone and assist with loads of up to 60KG

Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Ensure tasks are completed within a set timescale

Must be able to work a minimum of 4-6 Saturdays

Rewards and benefits

Excellent rate of pay - plus 33% per hour enhancement between 20:00 - 06:00

Free on-site parking available

Site easily accessible by bus and train

Bike store

Full training provided but food manufacturing experience will be an advantage

Free tea and coffee

Staff rest room and outside picnic area

Friendly environment

Overtime opportunities

Staff purchase scheme

4-weekly pay

30 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Option to purchase 3 additional days holiday

Christmas shutdown

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person