General Operator - Alfreton
About the Role:
As a General Operator, you’ll be right at the heart of our factory, helping to produce and package the Ferrero favourites people love. Whether it’s running a production line, checking quality, or supporting your team during our busiest times, you’ll play an essential part in making sure every product meets the high standards our consumers expect.
This is a permanent role on an annualised hours contract, working currently on a rotating shift pattern of mornings (6am–2pm) and afternoons (2pm–10pm). Please be aware flexibility is important, as shift patterns may change in line with production needs.
Main Responsibilities:
In this role, on a day-to-day basis, you’ll:
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Work across our manufacturing and packaging lines, making sure products are made to the highest quality.
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Operate and look after production machinery (training provided).
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Keep your work area clean and safe, following strict hygiene standards.
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Follow our standard processes and ways of working to keep everything consistent.
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Carry out key production tasks, checks, and record-keeping.
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Work closely with your team to hit production targets together.
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Spot any quality issues and raise them quickly to protect our food safety standards.
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Get involved in problem-solving and look for ways we can improve how we do things.
About You:
This role could be a great fit for you if you’re a team player who enjoys supporting others and working collaboratively. You’ll bring enthusiasm to learn new skills, flexibility to adapt to different tasks, and the reliability to keep things running smoothly.
We’re looking for people who can balance variety with focus – enjoying the fast pace while maintaining concentration on repetitive tasks when needed. An eye for detail, good timekeeping, and a positive “can-do” attitude are all key.
You must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to work safely in a manufacturing environment, following all health, safety, and food standards
Our Benefits & Perks:
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About Ferrero:
Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.
DE&I at Ferrero:
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 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.
Find out more here.