Company Summary:
Premier Seeds Direct is a thriving family owned business, which specialises in the sale of vegetable and flower seeds to the hobby gardener. The company is well known amongst it’s customer base and is on a strong growth trajectory.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an assistant machine operator to join our growing team to work in our packaging department and oversee the operation of 7 automated packaging machines that package bulk quantities of seed into individual packets of a few grams or specific quantities of seeds.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the continual operation of the machines
- Machine changeover as different products are put through the machines, as well as changing consumables (foil, ink etc.) as these are consumed during the packaging process
- Any maintenance, cleaning etc to ensure machines are well looked after
- Warehouse support unloading bulk deliveries, getting product from and returning it to the bulk warehouse.
- Manual packaging from time to time as required due to the nature of some products
Requirements:
- Experience working with machines, or a technical background or interest and a keen sense to learn how machines work.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Competency in Windows-based IT skills
- A positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and support this small business, along with a good sense of humour.
Additional Information:
Full time position on a permanent contract
Monday to Fri. 09:00 – 17:00 (37.5 hrs) or 08:00 – 16:00 as agreed with your line manager. During peak season (Jan - May) alternate Saturdays 0800-1300
There is an unpaid lunch break of 30 minutes.
Additional hrs are paid at the standard hourly rate.
Application Process:
Successful applicants will be invited for an interview to meet the team and see more about the business and how we work
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
