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Live Intake Operative

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

  • Immediate starts within a few days
  • Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount platform available via an app offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, M&S and Tesco
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Wellbeing and occupational health support on site
  • £100 refer a friend scheme
  • Fantastic development opportunities available for promotion and career development
  • In-house training that includes L2 and L1 Health and Safety Certification
  • Opportunities for overtime
  • A Covid-19 safe environment
  • Canteen with hot, affordable food
  • Free Off Street parking
  • Employee Recognition Awards Monthly 
  • Seasonal Events

Main Responsibility

The role of the ‘Intake Operative’ is to take the processed bird carcass and hang it onto the moving production line in front of them.  There is a well organised training programme in place which is carried out by our accredited Animal Welfare Officer on site and verified by the FSA, each colleague then has a recognised national qualification which is transferable across the industry. ​

  • Undertaking hang-on operations makings sure this task is completed to company and customer standards.
  • Must be responsible for safety working practices as stipulated within company policy
  • Ensure you wear full PPE in the relevant areas.
  • Report issues directly to Animal Welfare Officer or Primary management (depending on the nature of the issue)
  • Monitoring of vital signs and be able to follow emergency protocols in case of Animal Welfare related incidents.
  • Responsible for monitoring and maintaining minimal product and material wastage.

This is an important role and that is reflected in the premium pay rates offered and the team are not expected to work elsewhere in the factory, this is considered a specialist skilled position. 

A large proportion of our management team started their careers in this area as it is the first and most vital cog in the processing of live animals, giving a great introduction and education into the industry.’

You must be willing to commit to the following working hours;

Week 1) Monday 03.15 - 14.15 and Tuesday - Thursday 05.45 - 14.15 & Friday 05.45 - 11.45 

Week 2) Monday - Thursday 14.15 - 22.45 & Friday 11.45 - 20.15

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal Hanging Operative will have passion for delivering our customer orders whilst making sure our high Health and Safety, Food Safety and Product Quality standards are met.

You will be comfortable working in a chilled food processing environment.

We are a fast moving business so you need to enjoy working at pace and have dedication to take action and achieve results.

Previous experience working in a factory or warehouse environment would be useful, but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Package Description

  • Immediate starts within a few days
  • Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount platform available via an app offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, M&S and Tesco
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Wellbeing and occupational health support on site
  • £100 refer a friend scheme
  • Fantastic development opportunities available for promotion and career development
  • In-house training that includes L2 and L1 Health and Safety Certification
  • Opportunities for overtime
  • A Covid-19 safe environment
  • Canteen with hot, affordable food
  • Free Off Street parking
  • Employee Recognition Awards Monthly 
  • Seasonal Events

About the Company

We are one of British business's most compelling success stories of the past 20 years. More than 15,000 colleagues drawn from 36 nationalities help to make a mind-boggling array of some of the finest food in Britain - From poultry to pizza to pies, from ready meals to ranges of soup. We started out from very humble beginnings in the early 1990s, and from there 2 Sisters has grown to become one of the leading food manufacturing companies in Europe, producing great quality, great value food.

We have a strong UK presence in poultry, chilled and bakery food categories, as well as a brand favourite with Holland’s pies. We are also committed to delivering the highest quality products to the British public and to our retail and food service customers. Our customers include Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose.

2 Sisters Food Group

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