Mill Operative

Contract Personnel are currently recruiting a Mill Operative for a new state of the art animal feed mill, situated just outside Long Stratton, Norfolk. The business is family owned and operated as a subsidiary to Peddars Pigs Limited, which was established in 2004. The primary focus of Peddars Milling Ltd., is to manufacture quality feed and deliver it too outdoor pig breeding units owned by Peddars Pigs ltd. as well as its other contracted finisher sites across the east of England.

Currently the Mill consists of one press line, with plans already in place for a second which will increase production by another 50%.

The successful candidates will take on key support roles to the Mill Manager, prioritising both efficiency and safety standards in all tasks.

We are looking for a can-do attitude and one that is eager to learn all aspects of the Mill.

The right attitude is just as beneficial and will be considered over any previous experience for the right candidate.

Duties will include

• Loading / unloading raw materials and finished product
• Learning how to control the milling process using our bespoke control system
• Basic mill maintenance and cleaning
• Manual handling and weighing of ingredients
• Sampling raw materials
• Stock inventory and control

Key skills (Required)

• Able to work effectively alone and as part of a team
• Competent in working with computers
• Ability to communicate in English (both verbally and written)
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Good organisation
• Full UK driving licence
• To be physically fit
• To have a flexible working attitude

Key skills (desired - full training will be given)

• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment/process control
• Fork Lift/ telehandler Licence
• First aid/ Fire trained
• Health and Safety awareness

What we offer:

• Working within a brand-new state-of-the-art Mill with the newest technology and manufacturing equipment
• Full training provided
• Career progression opportunities
• On site parking
• Company pension scheme
• PPE Provided

Shift pattern:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotation pattern of 6-2, 2-10 and 10-6
• 8 hours per day

This is a rare opportunity to share a journey at the very beginning and grow your career alongside the business. If you are interested, please apply, call us on (phone number removed), or email (url removed)