Role: Lead Operative Production

Career Step Level: Step level 1.3

Location: Blyth, Worksop

Salary: £36,776,73, £17.19 per hour

Hours: We are pleased to say, this is a full-time permanent contract, you will be working a rolling average of 41 hours per week working on a shift rotation of days and some weekend working. The working shifts days consisting of 7am to 7pm and nights consisting of 7pm-7am.

Such as:

4 on/ 4 off = 2 day, 2 nights
5 on, 5 off = 3 days, 2 nights
5 on, 5 off = 2 days, 3 nights

Fresh Food, Happy Dogs.

We believe dogs deserve the healthiest, most natural and tastiest meals - with none of the nasties. That’s why we make FRESHly prepared food, cooked just like you would at home and delivered direct to our customers in perfect portions. As a B-Corp certified company, you’re joining a sustainable business that genuinely cares about our people, our products and our impact on the planet. Our goal is simple: to help dogs live healthier, happier, and longer lives, while leaving humans smiling after every interaction.

We’ve come a long way since our co-founders (Kev & Dave), hand delivered the very first Butternut Box. Today, we feed hundreds of thousands of hungry dogs across the UK and Europe - but we won’t stop until we’re feeding dogs everywhere. To get there, we need a team of brilliant people who share that ambition to come and work for us.

🐾 The job

Coordinate areas & shift responsibilities and work with the team leader to improve shift productivity (plan attainment)
Conduct quality checks to ensure a great customer experience
Be the go-to person for all other operatives on shift
Attend daily review meetings, appointing other operatives duties and appointing staff role change overs
Prepare for the shift ahead confirming enough materials and stock are prepared
Conduct quality checks ensuring that we meet product specifications
Perform machine/equipment hygiene and changeovers
Work to relevant standards and Key Performance Indicators
Be humble in work duties, being open to jump on the production line, get stuck in with cleaning duties and helping other areas of the business

👀 What we're looking for

Previous experience as a line leader or area leader within the food manufacturing sector
Ability to read and communicate confidently in English
Numerate (able to understand and work with numbers)
Available for a rotating shift schedule - a mixture of days / nights and some weekend working
Hard-working & diligent with a hunger to learn
Comfortable working with raw materials such as beef, pork, chicken, turkey, lamb
Flexible, pragmatic, resilient & humble
Committed to food quality & safety
Loves dogs (naturally)
Please note: At Butternut, we are passionate about building a diverse & inclusive team that cares for one another. We expect all team members to live by our values.

🙌 Our benefits

Enjoy 257.5 hours of holiday per year (equivalent to 33 days holiday), plus an extra 8 hours for each year of service (up to 40 hours).*
39 hours of pre-booked paws days to support good wellbeing and self care.*
Enrollment into our EAP “Telus” offering free financial planning, counselling, mental health support and more
Unlock a £500 annual budget for personal learning and development.
Get discounted Private Medical Insurance and dental cover.
Discounted Gym membership with “MyGymDiscounts” helping you stay fit and healthy
Satisfy your taste buds with subsidised food from a variety of street food vans, and of course, pay day pizza!
Butternut branded uniform provided (fleece, footwear, hi-vis)
Enrolment into the company pension scheme and sick pay
Enhanced parental leave
Private showers, changing facilities and dedicated locker space
Treat your furry friend with an employee discount on Butternut Box.
Comfy, bright and airy kitchen space with lunch making facilities and large screen TVs
Free tea, coffee, and fruit (and pay day pizzas)
Opportunity to grow, develop and learn with internal training programmes
Be part of an energetic and high performing team
Team socials & events
Refer a friend bonus of up to £500