Salary: £32,756.26 (inclusive of 20% shift allowance)
Location: Middleton, M24 2ED
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Production Operative to join our team in Middleton. Mizkan is a global food company, producing well-known brands including Sarson’s, Hayward, Branston, and OSU.
In this role, you will help achieve site KPIs, uphold Health and Safety standards, and drive quality. You'll contribute to productivity, cost management, and delivery goals. This is a great opportunity to grow your career, join an innovative team, and be part of a company focused on excellence and challenging the status quo.
Your New Role:
- Health, Safety & Environment: Ensure safety compliance, report hazards, and follow 5S principles.
- Quality: Adhere to quality procedures, support KPIs, and maintain a clean workspace.
- Productivity: Meet targets, complete production data, and drive continuous improvement.
- Cost: Reduce waste, improve processes, and minimize rework costs.
- Delivery & Engagement: Support production plans, communicate effectively, and promote personal and team development.
- A passion for improving processes and discovering more efficient ways of working.
- Eagerness to learn and support the growth of others.
- Strong communication skills.
- Adaptability and the ability to thrive in dynamic, evolving environments.
- A keen eye for detail with the ability to optimize systems for maximum efficiency.
As part of the Mizkan team, you will enjoy:
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Enhanced company pension (up to 10% Mizkan contribution)
- Quarterly Bonus
- Overtime available (but not guaranteed)
- Flexible banked hours
- Free Food Wednesday (the Wednesday before payday)
- Subsidized canteen with hot breakfast and dinner options
- Star recognition scheme and rewards
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Occupational health and onsite paid physio appointments
- Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellness programmes and mental health first aiders on site
- Shift flexibility – rotating between 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm, with early finishes on Fridays.