Trimming and Packing


Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire - LE65


Key role and responsibilities for Machine Operative

* Must be nimble fingered, able to work quickly and accurately to meet targets trimming, grading and sorting oyster mushrooms currently a Piecework Rate task, so at least the minimum wage rate must be met after probational period completed
* Must be able to handle full and empty trays of product associated with the role
* Must be able to work safely using a knife to trim product
* Must have the awareness to grade product correctly and able to identify mushroom varieties
* Must be able to read numbers and use scales.
* Must be able to label product correctly where required
* Must be able to learn product quality.
* Must be able to communicate in English and carry out given instructions.
* Must be able to carry out additional tasks related to the role such as making up boxes’ cleaning equipment and areas when work is completed
* Must be able to follow Packhouse and Food Hygiene Procedures as instructed e.g knife and plaster procedures
* Must be able to carry out tasks as per completed Training Records for activities and use of work equipment


Minimum requirements for Machine Operative

* Ability to work unsupervised
* Can do attitude
* Ability to work as a part of the team
* Quick learner


What we offer for Machine Operative

* Pension scheme
* Car park on site
* On going training
* Possibility of a permanent contract

Working days:

Monday to Friday
From 6:00 to around 15:30 (times could be looked into)

Pay From £11.44 per hour

If you want to hear more about this role please send us your CV by clicking ’apply now’


Commutable from, Swadlincote, Linton, Woodville, Blackfordby, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Burton, Branston, Newhall and Hartshorne

Please contact Ethero on for more information, or should you feel suitable for the role please press apply.