£23,440 per annum + shift premium £4,385 per annum

About us:

We are a rapid-growth scale-up disrupting the infant nutrition space through our award- winning brand Kendamil – the only infant milk made in Britain, proudly used by the British Royal Family and uniquely crafted locally using British organic full cream milk, without the nasties.

Our company, Kendal Nutricare, is a 220-person team passionate about giving children a better start to life. We’re proud to be a Queens’ Award-winning business and to be ranked by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s 1000 Fastest Growing Companies in 2020.

We’re on an exciting path – join us!

The role:

We are looking for new Operatives to join our factory team! Reporting to one of our Team Leaders the successful candidate will undertake various tasks to assist with the smooth operations of our Secondary Production department.

The areas of work will be: on the Packing Line, in the Blending Department and on the ‘Ready to Feed’ production line. You will set-up, operate and run sophisticated computerised packing machines and ancillary equipment on an automated packing line, with parameters for a range of over 30 products. You will assist in the production of blended product to exacting microbiological and quality standards. Carry out quality checks, environmental cleans and ensuring strict hygiene control.

This is a full time role based at our headquarters in Kendal.

You will be required to work the following shift pattern:

• Earlies:          06:00 – 13:30 Monday to Friday  
• Nights:           21:00 – 06:30 Monday, Tuesday; 21:00 – 06:15 Wednesday, Thursday
• Lates:             13:15 – 21:15 Monday to Thursday; 13:15 – 18.45 Friday

Key Accountabilities: 

• Operating and running a range of high-speed complex cartoning/over-wrapping machines and ancillary equipment.
• Fault finding and rectifying clearances.
• Clearing and cleaning equipment to ensure it runs safely and efficiently.
• Replenishing packaging materials to the various equipment.
• Carrying out extensive quality checks.
• Facilitating efficient and effective product changeovers by carrying out powder clean-outs, line cleaning and clearance duties within targeted timescales.
• Complying with safety procedures including but not limited to: adopting safe working practices, wearing the required protective clothing and use of safety equipment appropriate to the role.

 What you’ll need: 

• Fork lift Truck licence or willing to work towards this.
• Previous experience and working knowledge of the food industry and machinery is preferable but not essential as on the job training will be provided.
• Once trained, the post holder will work unsupervised to strict procedural guidelines.
• We are looking for a good communicator and an individual who is flexible to changing work shifts. (Please note our shift pattern will change over time to suit business needs.)

What you’ll get from us: 

The opportunity to work for the fastest growing infant milk brand in Europe, alongside a talented team dedicated to serving thousands of passionate customers.

We offer to all our employees:

• 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), pro rata to start date and FTE.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme by Aegon, the Employer will match contributions up to a maximum of 5%
• Free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• Free Gym Membership, after 12 months with no sickness absence
• Life Assurance at 2 x basic salary, after 6 months of service
• EAP Programme a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you as well as access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more.
• Onsite canteen with Free healthy breakfast and subsidised food options
• Enhanced Maternity leave policy
• New parents enjoy up to £350 worth of Kendamil products (excluding Stage 1 formula)
• Free on-site parking, when in attendance at Factory HQ in Kendal.

If this sounds like a role for you, please email Emma Murkin, Recruitment Coordinator (emma.murkin@kendalnutricare.com) with the subject line ‘Secondary Operative’ with your CV and a note on why you’re right for the job — we can’t wait to meet you!