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Packing Operative - Late Shift
Company
Thrive Group
Location
Birmingham
Salary
£12–£16 an hour
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Job Description
Thrive Shepton are delighted to be working with our client in Wells, who are actively recruiting for
Packing Operative - Late Shift
on a temporary to permanent basis to join the team. Our client ideally is looking for the below: Stacking boxed dishes onto pallets Maintaining high hygiene levels Flagging any issues with the equipment Adding toppings to products Good level of English A positive approach to work / positive attitude A desire to develop skills and progress within the business Ability to work as part of a fast paced team Ability to lift up to 20kg+ Preferably previous experience as machine operator or operator Working Hours: 1700-0100/ 1730-0130 - Monday to Friday Pay Rate: Basic pay rate of £13.52 per hour between 0600-2200 Basic pay rate of £16.29 per hour between 2200-0600 Once permanent, the pay rate structure can increase to the below: 1700-0100 - Team Member - £13.52 per hour (with shift allowance £15.51 per hour) 1700-0100 - Skilled Team Member - £14.10 per hour (with shift allowance £16.16 per hour) 1700-0100 - Multi-Skilled Team Member - £14.63 per hour (with shift allowance £16.76 per hour) 1730-0130 - Team Member - £13.52 per hour (with shift allowance £15.72 per hour) 1730-0130 - Skilled Team Member - £14.10 per hour (with shift allowance £16.38 per hour) 1730-0130 - Multi-Skilled Team Member - £14.63 per hour (with shift allowance £16.99 per hour) What you will receive in return: Bonus structure (Bonus is paid quarterly with a minimum payment of £125, this can increase in £25 increments if quality standards etc are met up to a total of £200.00) - Bonus is paid at the end of the month following the Quarter Paid breaks Free meals to take home Pension scheme Free on-site parking Subsidised canteen (Max £2 meals) What you need to do next: If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered. Please contact the team at Thrive Shepton on 01749 342 982 Thrive Group are acting as an employment agency in relationship to this vacancy. If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. INDSHE
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Salary: GBP 12 - 16 per hour
Packing Operative - Late Shift
on a temporary to permanent basis to join the team. Our client ideally is looking for the below: Stacking boxed dishes onto pallets Maintaining high hygiene levels Flagging any issues with the equipment Adding toppings to products Good level of English A positive approach to work / positive attitude A desire to develop skills and progress within the business Ability to work as part of a fast paced team Ability to lift up to 20kg+ Preferably previous experience as machine operator or operator Working Hours: 1700-0100/ 1730-0130 - Monday to Friday Pay Rate: Basic pay rate of £13.52 per hour between 0600-2200 Basic pay rate of £16.29 per hour between 2200-0600 Once permanent, the pay rate structure can increase to the below: 1700-0100 - Team Member - £13.52 per hour (with shift allowance £15.51 per hour) 1700-0100 - Skilled Team Member - £14.10 per hour (with shift allowance £16.16 per hour) 1700-0100 - Multi-Skilled Team Member - £14.63 per hour (with shift allowance £16.76 per hour) 1730-0130 - Team Member - £13.52 per hour (with shift allowance £15.72 per hour) 1730-0130 - Skilled Team Member - £14.10 per hour (with shift allowance £16.38 per hour) 1730-0130 - Multi-Skilled Team Member - £14.63 per hour (with shift allowance £16.99 per hour) What you will receive in return: Bonus structure (Bonus is paid quarterly with a minimum payment of £125, this can increase in £25 increments if quality standards etc are met up to a total of £200.00) - Bonus is paid at the end of the month following the Quarter Paid breaks Free meals to take home Pension scheme Free on-site parking Subsidised canteen (Max £2 meals) What you need to do next: If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered. Please contact the team at Thrive Shepton on 01749 342 982 Thrive Group are acting as an employment agency in relationship to this vacancy. If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. INDSHE
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Salary: GBP 12 - 16 per hour
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