Production Operative Pewsey

Location: Pewsey

Shredhouse have a brilliant opportunity for a Production Operative to join their warehouse team in Pewsey. Kite Packaging was founded in 2001 with a unique vision and a philosophy of employee-ownership. We were a true greenfield start up and have grown quickly to be the 2nd largest packaging distributor in the UK. In the past year Kite has been awarded ‘Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Midlands’ and ‘The Sunday Times Track 100 Fastest Profit Growth in the UK’.

Our growth has consistently been the best in our sector, and we are continually investing in our business and our greatest asset is our ‘people’. Turnover in 2022 was £160m and our growth continues to accelerate.

The role of Production Operative

This role reports to the Manufacturing Manager and specifically covers the following areas:

• Manufacturing of work orders
• General warehousing needs including assisting with dispatch, loading, and unloading of stock
• Wrap, secure and accurately label finished goods
• Assisting with monthly stock takes
• Ensure all processes and supporting paperwork is completed to adhere to all standards
• Notify line manager of any H&S and machine issues
• General daily checks and housekeeping duties

Key Skills and Operational Requirements

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work well in a small team
• Willingness and ability to complete documentation to ISO, BRCGS and FSC standards
• Forklift Licence desirable but not essential
• Flexible working hours
• Local or be able to drive to site

What you'll get:

• Excellent competitive salary
• Full time: 35-40 hours per week and 1.5x overtime on 40+ hour weeks
• Standard Hours: 07:00am-16:00pm with flexibility and potential for overtime in Q4
• 20 Days holidays per year rising to 25/li>
• After 6 months a range of benefits: life insurance, pension and an optional healthcare scheme
• The option to become a shareholder in the business after 6 months employment

To apply, please send your CV with an introductory letter to Joseph Turner, Recruitment Manager: jturner@kitepackaging.co.uk