Local Jobs in Herts, Beds, Bucks and Cambs
Machine Minder Days. Permanent. £34,417.68 p/a. Biggleswade
Our client is looking for a Machine Minder based at their Biggleswade site, working a 4 on x 4 off shift pattern. 06.00 - 18.00 hours. You will undertake an on-site company induction test, before you start work.
Full PPE will be provided.
Duties to include:
- Responsible for the set up and running of packing machinery producing high quality packs of finished products
- Work within the guidelines for food safety and quality
- Be responsible for the safe effective running of high speed packing machines against daily targets whilst conducting on line quality checks
- Be able to fault find issues on the line to ensure effective running
- Be aware of Safe Operating Procedures
- Accurate recording of information
Experience and skills required:
- Previous experience of running machines within a production environment essential
- Previous experience of working within a food production environment an advantage
- Strong team player
- Understand importance of effective shift handovers
Workplace Factors
- Manual handling required (up to 12kg)
- Working at heights
- Working in an environment with nuts/dust allergens etc.
Salary: £34,417.68pa
Benefits:
20 days annual leave increasing to 22 days after 2 years LOS (1 additional day after 1 year, another additional day after 2 years)
Buy holiday and Birthday Leave schemes
Competitive pension scheme - employer contributions matched up to 10%
Annual bonus
Employer funded health cash plan
Discounted produce
Discounted retailer
Enhanced Family Leave
KJ55674
Packing Operative 4on x 4off Nights. Permanent. £30,908 p/a. Biggleswade
Our client is looking for a Packing Operative based at their Biggleswade site, working a 4 on x 4 off shift pattern. 18:00 - 06.00 hours. You will undertake an on-site company induction test, before you start work.
Full PPE will be provided.
£30,908.00pa
Responsibilities
- Operate packing machinery and equipment to ensure efficient food production processes.
- Accurately pack food items according to specifications and quality standards.
- Handle materials safely.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization within the warehouse environment.
- Collaborate with team members to meet production targets and ensure timely shipping and receiving.
Benefits:
20 days annual leave increasing to 22 days after 2 years LOS (1 additional day after 1 year, another additional day after 2 years)
Buy holiday and Birthday Leave schemes
Competitive pension scheme - employer contributions matched up to 10%
Annual bonus
Employer funded health cash plan
Discounted produce
Discounted retailer
Enhanced Family Leave
KJ54821
Warehouse Operative. Up to £27,500 p/a. Permanent. Letchworth
Our client is a well-established company based in Letchworth Garden City, looking to recruit a Warehouse Operative to join their growing warehouse team.
This is a hands-on warehouse role involving physical work, goods in/out, loading and unloading, paperwork, stock movement and dealing directly with drivers and other departments.
Main Duties
- Receiving goods into the warehouse, completing paperwork and checking quantities and quality.
- Loading and dispatching goods, ensuring packaging and quality standards are met for safe delivery.
- Maintaining a safe working environment and following health & safety and PPE requirements.
- Supporting continuous improvement and contributing to efficient warehouse processes.
- Inspecting incoming and outgoing goods for accuracy, quality and damage, and quarantining non-conforming items where required.
Requirements
- Full UK driving licence – essential.
- Flexi/Pivot forklift licence preferred.
- Candidates with good Reach and/or Counterbalance experience will also be considered, with additional Flexi/Pivot training available for the right person.
- Strong spoken and written English communication skills.
- Good computer skills and ability to learn warehouse systems.
- Previous Goods In/Goods Out experience strongly preferred.
- Comfortable checking quantities, quality and condition of goods and identifying discrepancies or damage.
- Physically capable and happy carrying out manual lifting and stock movement throughout the working day.
- Good customer service skills, common sense and ability to use own initiative.
- Flexible, reliable and willing to help wherever needed.
Salary: up to £27,500 depending on experience.
Hours: 8-hour working day between 6:00am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, dependent on workload and with prior notice from the line manager. Typical hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am–5:00pm, with Friday as 7:00am–4:00pm.
Holiday: 20 days per annum plus bank holidays.
Start: Immediate start available
The successful candidate must be happy carrying out practical day-to-day warehouse duties as part of the team.
NA55656
Warehouse Operative. Temp to Perm. £15.50 p/h. Royston
We are seeking a reliable and physically fit Warehouse Worker to join our client's team. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling materials, operating equipment, and ensuring the smooth flow of goods within their warehouse environment. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with warehouse experience to develop their skills further in a dynamic setting. The position involves manual labour, including heavy lifting, and requires attention to detail to maintain high standards of quality control.
Responsibilities
- Handling materials efficiently and safely across various warehouse operations
- Managing shipping and receiving processes, including documentation and verification
- Using warehouse management systems to track inventory levels and movements
- Picking and packing orders accurately for dispatch
- Restocking shelves and organising stock in designated areas
- Conducting quality control checks to ensure products meet company standards
- Loading and unloading goods from lorries, ensuring proper handling to prevent damage
- Assisting with stock rotation and inventory counts as required
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment at all times
Experience
- Previous warehouse experience is preferred but not essential; training will be provided for the right candidate
- Familiarity with materials handling equipment such as forklifts is advantageous
- Knowledge of warehouse management systems
- Experience in shipping & receiving, picking & packing, or stock management is beneficial
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and efficiently
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail in quality control processes
- On occasions you may be asked to drive 3.5T van. So a full clean driving licence is required.
- This role is ideal for motivated individuals seeking a hands-on position within a busy warehouse environment. Candidates should be physically capable of performing manual tasks and working effectively as part of a team.
Hours 09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday
Due to the location of the work you must have your own transport .
DW55710
Administrative Assistant. Temporary. £13.28 p/h. Biggleswade
Job Purpose
To provide high-quality, responsive and flexible administrative support across the service, ensuring
efficient day-to-day administration and delivering a professional service to all users
Role and Responsibilities
Provide reception and front-of-house support, welcoming visitors and responding to enquiries from service users.
Provide administrative support across the service using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Arbor and other relevant systems.
Manage telephone enquiries, directing calls and taking accurate messages.
Act as a first point of contact for all service users and coordinate appointments and communications.
Prepare, draft and distribute correspondence, emails and service communications.
Order supplies, receive deliveries, maintain stock records and coordinate central stores.
Organisation of trips, including booking coaches, accommodation and venues.
Administration work in connection with all service users
Maintain accurate records within Arbor.
Administration of the cashless catering system as and when required.
Provide HR administrative support including recruitment administration, onboarding, personnel records and confidential documentation.
Manage assessment data within Arbor and other relevant systems, ensuring records are accurate, reliable and maintained effectively.
Produce, distribute and analyse assessment information to monitor service user progress, identify trends and support comparison against internal and national benchmarks.
Covering for other team members and assisting others during busy times.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with safeguarding, GDPR and academy procedures.
Undertake training and other duties requested by BSM or SLT
Qualifications and Education Requirements
GCSE English at grade A – C or equivalent
Experience
Previous administration experience in an office environment
High level of experience of Microsoft office and Google Workspace
Knowledge & Skills
Accurate and fast typing skills
ICT literacy to meet the requirements of the Job Description
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organisation skills
Ability to work as part of a team and to use initiative when required
Ability to cope with conflicting demands, deadlines and interruptions
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
The ability to work to tight deadlines.
Resilience and a sense of humour when working under pressure.
Willingness to be flexible
Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate
Willingness to undertake First Aid training
Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00
DW55717
Process Operative 4 on 4 off Days. Permanent. £29,942.64 p/a. Biggleswade
Our client is looking for Process Operatives on a 4 on 4 off shift 06:00 - 18:00. The core focus of this role is to work a part of a team responsible for the blending and baking of raw materials, to safety and quality standards. All employees are expected to demonstrate safety 1st behaviour by keeping self and others safe.
Key Accountabilities
- Ensure all Health & Safety documentation and policies are followed and completed
- Control OEE, wastage and plant efficiency
- Handling and preparation of raw materials used in the manufacture of food products
- Ensure all quality, quality documentation and hygiene procedures are followed, and identify potential improvement areas
- Maintain excellent standards of product quality by consistently checking all raw materials and finished product are to the required standards whilst at the same time ensuring that waste is kept to a minimum
- Use the systems in place to accurately control and co-ordinate raw materials, packaging, consumables and finished goods
- Proactively engage in training, proactively seek training and support to develop and improve skills level
- Consistently follow Company behaviours: be down to earth with an adult approach, have an owner lead mentality, be proud of our business, brands and people
Workplace Factors
- Manual handling required (up to 12kg)
- Working at heights
- Working in an environment with nuts/dust/allergens etc
Benefits
Annual incentive scheme – chance to earn up to 5% of annual salary each year.
Pension Scheme – automatically admitted to scheme, matched contributions up to 10%
Discounted staff sales
Time off at Christmas
Free parking on site
Employee portal for exclusive access to discounts and rewards with over 900 retailers
Enhanced family leave policy – 24 weeks full pay for maternity leave, 4 weeks full pay for paternity leave (subject to meeting qualifying period)
Employer funded health cash plan
Buy holiday scheme
Salary Finance – access to affordable loans repaid through salary, advances on earned pay
Hours are 4 on 4 off days (06.00-18.00)
KJ55673