Knife Room Operative presso Dunbia

We are actively seeking applications from individuals keen to take up a career within one of Europe’s leading food processing companies - Dunbia UK, part of the Dawn Group. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team, who have a desire to produce better food naturally.

This position works Monday to Friday, 5am to 1.30pm.

• Issuing knives, steel aprons and chainmail to operatives.
• Sharpening of knives and stones using the guides and templates to ensure user safety at all times.
• Ensure all knives and chainmail are properly washed and sterilised during breaks using appropriate equipment.
• Ensure all knives, chainmail gloves/sleeves and aprons are properly washed at the end of the shift.
• Work with departments to ensure any knives are re-sharpened at breaks when required.
• Communicate with Managers and the Stores Team to issue and record new equipment.
• Check and monitor all equipment (i.e. chainmail, hooks, bobbets, steels, aprons and knives) daily for damage, unserviceability or if it is likely to pose as a potential product contaminant, and either repair or dispose of as appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate records of equipment.
• Work to a ‘clean as you go policy’, ensuring the Knife Room area is kept clean and tidy at all times in line with the cleaning plan.
• Promote and maintain Health, Safety and Hygiene standards by company rules and regulations.
• Full compliance with all SOP’s.

• Be able to follow work instructions and Company Procedures.
• Be very health and safety conscious.
• Have a flexible approach to work.
• Have a commitment to quality, reliability and attention to detail.
• Be willing to gain new skills and experience and undertake formal training.
• Have the ability to work on own initiative whilst also working as part of a team.
• Full training will be provided.

Benefits:

• Large free Car Park
• Free Refreshments (Tea and Coffee)
• Onsite subsidised Canteen
• Weekly Pay
• Permanent Full-Time work
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and all equipment provided
• Company Pension Scheme (NEST)
• Staff Shop
• Death in Service Benefit
• Perks at Work Scheme

Dunbia is an equal opportunity employer and places a strong emphasis on training and development for both skilled and non-skilled positions.

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position. 

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