Factory Operative - Level 1

Based at our Coffin Factory in Nottinghamshire, we are recruiting for Factory Operatives to come and join our amazing and dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills.

You’ll be working to complete production processes to deliver industry leading standards in quality and performance whilst adhering to health & safety regulations.

You’ll be using your knowledge of our products and processes to produce a variety of coffins.

You’ll be working to complete daily targets to a high quality of standard, whilst following all standard operating procedures.

You’ll become multiskilled to be able to fill in for any absent colleagues and show a willingness and enthusiasm to train on all processes within our factory- undertaking any necessary external training.

Acting as a cooperative and supportive team member within the coffin factory, you’ll promote an open and effective working relationship with all colleagues and 3^rd parties and assist with promoting our Coffin Factory within the local community.

In addition to ensuring machinery and premises are always kept clean and tidy, you’ll also carry out any other duties as required.

Ideally, you’ll have previous experience of working in a factory environment, as well as flexibility in working time patterns.

Previous experience in timber processes is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

This fast-paced role requires dedication and enthusiasm as well as strong organisation and communication skills. You should be customer focused as well as a good team player. You’ll be working as part of a team but will also have individual targets.

If you are willing to learn new skills and looking to be part of a dedicated, warm, and welcoming team, we want to hear from you.

What’s in it for me?

In addition to our competitive salaries, our colleagues also benefit from:

• Fantastic colleague discount- including a discount of up to 20% on our products.
• Retail discounts- our new hub offers colleagues access to hundreds of exclusive retail discounts, save money on days out and take advantage of holiday discounts.
• Holiday buy- colleagues can buy up to a week extra of annual leave each year to enjoy the things that matter to them outside of work.
• Colleague recognition- we make sure we celebrate our colleague’s achievements both personally and professionally
• Enhanced family friendly policies- we want to help you feel fully supported during any significant life events.
• Share of the profits- We pay a share of our profits to eligible colleagues as a thank you for their contribution to our success.
• Paid time for volunteering- we encourage our colleagues to spend three days per year taking part in volunteering, fully paid for by us.
• Give as you earn- as a caring society, we want to help you support charities which mean something to you.
• Healthcare Cashplan- your wellbeing is important, so you are able contribute to a voluntary plan that helps pay towards a range of healthcare expenses.
• Company Pension- Colleagues can access a company pension scheme with us and receive an employer contribution when they too contribute. We also offer Pension wellbeing information to help you plan for retirement.
• Life Assurance- You’ll get free life assurance cover, that pays your nominated beneficiary if you die while you’re working for us.
• Personalised learning and development- with easy access to a wide range of training programmes

As a progressive Co-operative Society, we want the people in our communities to thrive, for generations to come. Our people are the energy behind this positive change. We’re looking for like-minded people who want to support our communities and to know the needs of the people who live in them, to help us reach our goal of creating a sustainable society for all.

To find out more about working for us, visit our website www.careers.coop