Production Operative - Day Shift

Job Location: Halstead, Essex

Company description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

About the Role:

Are you searching for 'jobs near me' or simply looking for rewarding 'jobs'? Look no further! Apply to have a chance to join our Team as a Production Operative and play a vital role in our factory operations at Eat Natural's Halstead Plant, now part of the Ferrero Family. We are dedicated to your success and will provide comprehensive training to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in supporting production across multiple tasks, departments, and production lines. Throughout this exciting journey, you’ll learn, grow, and make a significant impact on our production process.

Main Responsibilities:

You will thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, working alongside a team of dedicated professionals who share your enthusiasm for delivering exceptional products. As a Production Operative, you may be involved in various aspects of our production process, including the manufacture of our delightful fruit and nut bars, cereals, and granola, or you might participate in the packing process. Some aspects of the role are physical and may involve heavy lifting; however, you will be shown the production process during the assessment part of the interview. Comprehensive training will be provided. Your contributions will be highly valued and recognised as a crucial part of our success. As the guardian of quality and food safety, your meticulous attention to detail will ensure that every product leaving our facility meets the highest industry standards, instilling confidence in our brand. By actively seeking ways to improve production operations and engaging in proactive problem-solving with enthusiasm, you will help us deliver superior products efficiently.

This is a permanent day shift position, with typical working hours from Monday to Friday. Depending on the Production Department, hours are usually from 07:00 to 16:00 or 07:30 to 16:30.

Who we are looking for:

As a proactive team player with a willingness to learn and develop, you will thrive on collaborating with colleagues and providing valuable support to others. You will seek out opportunities to acquire new skills, enabling you to contribute even more effectively to the team’s success.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.