Production Skilled Operator

Role: Skilled Operative Production

Career Step Level: Step level 1.2

Location: Blyth, Worksop

Salary : £34,268.01, £16.02 per hour

Hours: We are pleased to say, this is a full-time permanent contract, you will be working a rolling average of 41 hours per week working on a shift rotation of days and some weekend working. The working shifts days consisting of 7am to 7pm and nights consisting of 7pm-7am.

Such as:

4 on/ 4 off = 2 day, 2 nights

5 on, 5 off = 3 days, 2 nights

5 on, 5 off = 2 days, 3 nights

Fresh Food, Happy Dogs.

We believe dogs deserve the healthiest, most natural and tastiest meals - with none of the nasties. That’s why we make FRESHly prepared food, cooked just like you would at home and delivered direct to our customers in perfect portions. As a B-Corp certified company, you’re joining a sustainable business that genuinely cares about our people, our products and our impact on the planet. Our goal is simple: to help dogs live healthier, happier, and longer lives, while leaving humans smiling after every interaction.

We’ve come a long way since our co-founders (Kev & Dave), hand delivered the very first Butternut Box. Today, we feed hundreds of thousands of hungry dogs across the UK and Europe - but we won’t stop until we’re feeding dogs everywhere. To get there, we need a team of brilliant people who share that ambition to come and work for us.

🐾 The job:

Work in a safe way, following all appropriate safety procedures and wearing protective equipment correctly at all times

Conduct quality checks, ensuring that we meet product specifications

Perform machine/equipment hygiene and changeovers

Preparing ingredients for production and mixing our recipes

Operation of production line equipment to the agreed operational settings

Maintain accurate digital records, including CCP checks and IMS records, utilizing tablet devices and general computer literacy

Other general tasks: waste processing, order packing, etc

Work to relevant standards and Key Performance Indicators

Occasional attendance and contribution at the short interval controls meetings, and regular attendance/contribution at online performance reviews

General facility hygiene - floors, walls and conveyors, etc., and working in a manner that epitomises ‘clean as you go’

👀 What we're looking for:

Working level of speaking English

Previous experience as a Senior Operator, or Machine Operator in a fast-moving production environment

Ability to read English

Numerate (able to understand and work with numbers)

Good attention to detail

Comfortable working in a chilled environment

Comfortable working in an environment that processes raw protein (lamb, pork, turkey, chicken)

Please note: At Butternut, we are passionate about building a diverse & inclusive team that cares for one another. We expect all team members to live by our values.

🙌 Our benefits:

Enjoy 257.5 hours of holiday per year (equivalent to 33 days holiday), plus an extra 8 hours for each year of service (up to 40 hours).*

39 hours of pre-booked paws days to support good wellbeing and self care.*

Enrollment into our EAP “Telus” offering free financial planning, counselling, mental health support and more

Unlock a £500 annual budget for personal learning and development.

Get discounted Private Medical Insurance and dental cover.

Discounted Gym membership with “ MyGymDiscounts” helping you stay fit and healthy

Satisfy your taste buds with subsidised food from a variety of street food vans, and of course, pay day pizza!

Butternut branded uniform provided (fleece, footwear, hi-vis)

Enrolment into the company pension scheme and sick pay

Enhanced parental leave

Private showers, changing facilities and dedicated locker space

Treat your furry friend with an employee discount on Butternut Box.

Comfy, bright and airy kitchen space with lunch making facilities and large screen TVs

Free tea, coffee, and fruit (and pay day pizzas)

Opportunity to grow, develop and learn with internal training programmes

Be part of an energetic and high performing team

Team socials & events

Refer a friend bonus of up to £500

Say goodbye to parking woes with free parking and electric car charging.

⏳ The interview process:

Initial call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner, carried out remotely.

Skills/Behaviours interview, usually carried out in person.

💡 Important things to note:

This role is 100% based in our kitchen in Blyth, Doncaster

You might know this role as a Machine Operator, Machine Technician, Manufacturing Technician but in Butternut, we call this a Skilled Operator.

We aim to respond to all applicants personally, however, due to the high volume of applications we receive we are sometimes unable to respond to everyone

As our business has grown so has our responsibility to our community, our planet and our business. We are not perfect, but we are committed to doing business the right way and continually improving our social and environmental performance

Butternut Box is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.

We want strong, diverse teams built from different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We're ready for the ongoing work that goes into building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best work of your career. If it makes your application easier for you please feel free to complete the application form in your native language, we are really happy to translate it afterwards.

❗️We believe in a seat at the table for everyone.

Butternut Box is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that to make the best food for all dogs, we need a team that represents all humans. We celebrate different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are specifically committed to increasing representation from underrepresented groups. We want a strong, diverse team built from different identities and lived experiences. We’re not perfect, but we are dedicated to the ongoing work of building an inclusive, supportive place where you can do the best work of your career.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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