Production Operative

Production Operative

About Us
JG Pears is a fourth-generation family business that's grown from a livestock farm near Penistone into one of the largest names in the UK's animal by-products sector, processing over 10,000 tonnes of material a week across the Group.

We're investing heavily in where this industry is heading — from our own combined heat and power plant, to a windfarm on our own land, to a joint venture right next door at High Marnham building a hydrogen production facility that's helping drive the UK towards net zero.

Low Marnham sits at the centre of that growth, and we're looking for a Production
Operative to join a 24/7 site and a team that's part of it.

Salary: £14.91 per hour, with overtime paid at time and a quarter for any additional hours worked
Location: Low Marnham, Nottingham, NG23 6SP
Working pattern: 4 on 4 off, alternating days and nights, 12 hours per shift

Core Benefits

Retention bonus available after a qualifying period
28 days holiday entitlement (pro-rata), increasing with service
Company pension scheme (employer contribution 3% Employee contribution 5%)
Company sick pay scheme
£300 Introduce a Friend reward
Financial education and guidance through external providers

About the Role
You'll be at the centre of a busy, always-on production line — operating machinery, driving forklifts, and using our SCADA system to monitor real-time data from sensors and equipment across the site. It's hands-on, varied work on an established, 24/7 operation.

What You'll Be Doing

Ensuring smooth operation of the processing line in line with rules and procedures
Completing all relevant paperwork as required by the shift supervisor, storing this correctly
Carrying out pre-start up checks and handovers
Operating machinery
Checking temperature, colour of meal and other quality checks
Using the SCADA system to monitor real-time data from sensors and equipment, recording data where necessary
Keeping production areas clean and tidy
Forklift driving

What You'll Bring

Production / Warehouse / Manufacturing experience is essential
Forklift licence or experience is desirable but not essential.
Loading shovel and shunter licence — desirable, full training given
English ESOL Entry 3/Level 1
Good understanding of Health and Safety
A strong team player with an excellent attendance record

Additional Benefits & Perks

Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Life assurance
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme — free, independent, confidential counselling and support, 24/7
JG Pears Rewards — retail, restaurant and gym discounts

Additional Information
Due to the site's location, own transport is essential.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and grow with us at JG Pears.

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