Plant Operative

Kerry Inc.

Plant Operative

Salary Not Specified

Kerry Inc., Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 24 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 2e9a544be03b4b78b34ab1aa1ef2a228

Full Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Plant Operative to join our team at our Kerry Site in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire., Reporting to the Line Leader, your role will be to continually develop your production area to support the delivery of the site plan., You will be responsible for working as part of a team on rotational shifts on varying production lines, to ensure your designated area delivers against its KPI's.

The role is a self-cover system whereby only one operative can be on annual leave at any one time.

Your responsibilities as Plant Operative - will include:

  • Taking care of a production area


  • Delivering production plan through team work on shifts


  • Adhering to Food Manufacturing Safety & Quality Standards


  • Supporting implementation of Lean Manufacturing Techniques


  • Being responsible for equipment efficiencies, waste, and materials


  • Co-creating with other team members a factory environment where individuals feel able to continually challenge the status quo, embrace change and make decisions to improve performance.

    Experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally within FMCG


  • Experience of working within large teams

    Basic IT skills covering Excel, Word and Outlook

    Good understanding and interpretation of data

    General education in math's and good communication skills

    SAP knowledge (desirable)

    FLT licence (desireable)

    The Gainsborough site consists of 5 integrated plants with around 110 employees, where we produce variety of products, like flours, batters, and ingredients of meat-free food. Its history dates to 1963, when the first Flour Milling Plant was established. It became part of a Kerry Family in 1997 and went through significant investments and improvements. The Gainsborough site is based close to Gainsborough Lea Road train station (13 minutes by walk) and has onsite parking and canteen., Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment., In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

    It is a full-time, permanent position with rotating shift pattern on continental shifts of 2 days / 2nights / 4 off., Competitive pay, darer development opportunities, employee benefit platform (discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more), matched pension scheme up to 10%, employee assistance program and career development opportunities.