Production Support

How You'll Perform the Role

Waddington Europe has a vacancy for Production Support to work for Waddington Europe - Bridgwater site.

All we ask for is a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

Responsible for servicing the production team efficiently, ensuring they have all the necessities to complete their tasks.

This role is available on a 3 shift rotational shift pattern, working 7.5 hours per day, full time.

• Week 1: Monday to Friday 6am - 2pm
• Week 2: Monday to Friday 2pm - 10pm
• Week 3: Monday to Friday 10pm - 6am

What We Need From You

• Ensure relevant information is passed on to the next shift
• Ensure correct labels are printed for all machines that are used in production halls
• Ensure correct data is recorded on relevant paperwork, production, and quality sheets
• Ensure correct instructions and settings are followed as per SOP regarding shrink wrapping machines
• Ensure work areas are kept clean, free of obstructions and hazards
• Ensure correct pallets, cartons, boxes etc. are issued on all machines and any damaged items are stored and dealt with correctly
• Complete daily checklist as and when required, follow up on any issues that need attention
• Assist production when needed, covering breaks, training, etc.
• Comply with all policies and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy working environment is maintained
• Abide by the company's environmental and quality management procedures
• Ensure materials are segregated to reduce waste wherever possible and avoid cross contamination or other debris
• Ensure waste is removed and disposed using the most cost-effective process
• Carry out any reasonable duties if requested that are within your abilities, irrespective of grade/skill level
• Ensure all waste is weighed where requested
• Ensure that PPT Inspection Pads are filled in correctly
• Correctly reject material and follow reject material procedures
• Be able to operate the granulating machines
• Empty waste bins into the compactor as and when needed
• Communicate in a timely manner with the warehouse ensuring that all required stock for production is continually available

What You'll Get From Us

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension - as well as salary sacrifice open to ALL employees
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free legal, financial and mental health advice
• Life Assurance - from day 1
• Long Service Awards for each 5 years of service
• Above minimum holiday allowance (with Bank Holidays on top)
• Company sick pay after 6 months
• On site parking
• Mental Health first aider on site
• Bonus and incentives available
• Company enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption leave
• Company social events
• Fully funded professional qualifications