Blending Site Operator

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 48 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, and every other Saturday

Location: Merry Heaven Farm, Alveston, Bristol, BS35 3LQ

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our small friendly team at our Blending Site in Bristol. In this role you will be involved with the manufacture of animal feed from raw materials through to loading the lorry. 

This is an active and practical environment which requires an Operative who is a great communicator and team player. Due to the nature of the products and role, this position will involve regular lifting

On a day-today basis you will be…. 

Operating the mill machinery and equipment 

Following weighbridge procedures 

Operating bagging and packing systems 

Responsible for stock control of raw material 

To be a successful Production Operative you will be…. 

Hard working and able to follow instruction 

Able to work calmly under pressure 

A team player who can work from their own initiative without constant supervision 

Able to do repetitive tasks 

Flexible with an adaptable approach to work

Patient and careful 

What’s in it for you:

You can expect to work as part of a great team with opportunities for training and development, and benefits package.

First Aid, Forklift or telehandler certificate preferred, but full training will be given 

Scottish Widows contributory Pension – company will match up to 5% 

Up to 25% staff discount in store

Free parking on site

33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Excellent training and development opportunities

Plenty of career progression opportunities

Salary Finance

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust

Please note, this vacancy may close prior to the expiry date if we have received a suitable number of applications.