Mixing Room Operative Nights, Mixing Room Operative Nights

Pilgrim’s Europe is a leading food manufacturer, and we are currently looking for Mixing room operative to join our dedicated team in Grantham. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive workplace with great opportunities for development.

Salary starts from £533, £28 801 per year

Shift pattern: Sunday to Thursday - 22:00-06:00

Job Purpose

To efficiently operate, maintain, and manage heavy-duty mixing machinery while ensuring seamless workflow in a high-pressure production environment. The role demands exceptional physical capability, technical problem-solving skills, and teamwork to meet stringent production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Operation & Maintenance:
• Safely assemble, dismantle, operate, and troubleshoot industrial mixing machinery.
• Perform routine maintenance checks and report mechanical issues promptly.
• Adhere to strict operational protocols and safety guidelines.
• Material Handling:
• Decant 15kg baskets of raw materials throughout the shift.
• Manually push tubs weighing 180-200 kg
• Ensure accurate material measurement and mixing ratios.
• Workflow Management:
• Maintain consistent output in a fast-paced environment to meet daily production quotas.
• Monitor mixing processes, adjusting parameters as needed to ensure product quality.
• Document batch records and maintain cleanliness in the mixing area.
• Team Collaboration:
• Work closely with experienced production staff to resolve operational challenges.

Physical Demands

• Heavy lifting (lifting up to 25kg baskets) and pushing loads of 180-200 kg.
• Standing for 90% of the shift with frequent bending, twisting, and reaching.
• Operating in environments with moderate noise and cold.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Physical Capability: Demonstrated ability to handle heavy manual tasks repetitively.
• Technical Aptitude: Experience operating industrial machinery; mechanical assembly skills preferred.
• Stress Resilience: Thrives under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Problem-Solving: Quickly identifies and resolves operational bottlenecks.
• Teamwork: Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a skilled team.
• Experience: Prior work in manufacturing, warehousing, or similar physically demanding roles

Benefits At Pilgrim's Europe

• Competitive salary
• All training provided on the job
• Many progression opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Continuous training provided
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted employee shop
• Life cover
• Shopping discounts
• Refer a friend scheme from £600 per person
• Discounted staff shop

For more information , please contact recruitment team on ***email_hidden*** or on View phone number on uk.workus.org.

• If we receive a large number of applications, we may bring the closing date forward. Applicants are therefore advised to submit their applications promptly.