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Branston Potatoes
Machine Operator Leading Hand
Perth, Perth and Kinross
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- £14.61 - Hour
- Recruiter
- Branston Potatoes
- Closes
- 13 Mar 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Machine Operator Leading Hand
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Shift Patterns available;
* Monday - Wednesday & Sunday 18:00 - 04:30
We are looking for a Leading Hand to join our Abernethy Site. You will be responsible with assisting the Sizing Team Leader in day-to-day Sizing operations of our fresh potato factory. We are currently at an exciting time for the business, with new automation recently installed as part of our continuous improvement plans.
At Branston we recognise that people are what make our operations possible, and regularly review our benefits package. At present we offer;
* £50 additional shift bonus
* 2 weeks company sick pay
* Life assurance policy
* Critical illness cover
* 6 weeks annual leave
* Employee assistance platform, giving you & your family free access to private health professionals.
* Employer pension contributions
* Discounts to a range of popular retailers
* Work Anniversaries and employee recognition schemes
* Seasonal benefits such as Christmas hampers & easter eggs
* Wellbeing initiatives
* Free Parking
* Free Potatoes
To be our next Leading Hand you will need to be an excellent communicator and be confident using data systems. A valid counterbalance forklift license and previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous. The role is varied and susceptible to change, examples of duties will include;
* Celox Operations- Be confident to set up and run the Celox in the team leaders absence, ensuring product meets customer specification and KPI targets. Escalating any issues to the Sizing & Intake Team Leader.
* Data- Scanning of barcodes and uploading them onto our system to ensure efficient data trail.
* Planning- Assisting with planning of daily Sizing operations to maximise crop yield, efficiency and uptime. In the Team Leader’s absence coordinating box movements.
* Quality Assessment- Carry out routine checks on product, to ensure it complies with customer specification, raising any issues to the Team Leader & Quality Team. xjnqpsq
* Health & Safety- Act as a role model for H&S always exhibit safe behaviours and adhering to site procedures.
* Compliance- Ensure all members of the team are following standard operating procedures and working area complies with GMP audit standards
Ad ID: 5417692863
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