Spicers is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of black, green & speciality tea and fruit & herbal infusions. The company has 2 sites, Head Office in Ferndown, Dorset and a large manufacturing plant in Newcastle to support its blending expertise with the facilities to produce high volume bespoke tea blends. Spicers is now the chosen tea supplier of some of the largest UK supermarkets at the same time offering a broad portfolio of well-known branded teas.

We are looking to recruit a Warehouse & Blending Operative/Food Handler, working in the Blending Dept. for the Newcastle plant at Royal Quays, North Shields. Hours of work are Early Shift Monday to Friday 0630 to 1430, Late Shift Monday to Thursday 1430 to 2300 and Friday 1430 to 2030 rotating weekly.

We are looking for operatives who have specific experience of working in a food manufacturing environment.

Company benefits include:

Enhanced employer pension contributions

medical cash plan

3x salary life cover

Bike to Work scheme

Free Tea and Staff sales

Rate of pay is £14.26p/h once training and probationary period is fully completed and signed off.

Role Details:

To ensure daily work schedules are met in the most efficient and cost effective manner by ensuring; accurate receipt, storage, retrieval and timely delivery of materials to production; accurate receipt storage and kitting of teas; blending of teas through the blender to meet production plans; the wrapping of pallets and the loading and transferring of Finished Goods to Customers and 3rd Party Warehouses and accurately completing document recording and data entry into the ERP system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Maintain and improve the safety, legality and quality of products manufactured in accordance with food safety and quality policy.

· To carry out your duties in line with the instructions of your Team Leader and ensure that all work is conducted in line with Health and Safety Regulations, company standards and regulatory requirements

· To always demonstrate quality workmanship and safety conscious behaviour

· To ensure all hygiene and housekeeping instructions are strictly adhered to

· To ensure the safe and correct use of the vacuum sack lifter and accurately pick and collate tea mixes

· To receive and verify the accuracy of incoming shipments and ensure materials are placed in the appropriate Bin locations and are clearly marked with the correct identifying information

· To carry out daily checks of MHE equipment and undertake scheduled and preventative maintenance

· To ensure all MHE is correctly used and maintained and any faults are reported and documented in line with company procedures

· To participate in Company stock takes as and when required

· To move materials between warehouses and production areas to maximise efficiency, minimise costs and ensure work schedules are met

· To clean and maintain work area to ensure safety and hygiene

· To maintain and promote high standards of customer service, recognising that all users of the warehouse are customers

· To ensure vehicle loading and off loading is conducted in line with company guidelines and Health and Safety regulations

· To maintain accurate and up to date inventory records through the use of the ERP inventory system

· To undertake any other reasonable duty assigned by the management team of Keith Spicer Ltd.

Relationships and roles:

· To build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on delivery to customers, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity

· To communicate with other members of the team , the business and other shifts to ensure business needs are met

· Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values

· Proactively establish and maintain effective team relationships with all support departments

Job Specifications:

· An understanding of the business, with a proactive and conscientious attitude and the ability to work with minimum supervision

· Effective numeracy and literacy skills with a close attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

· A good understanding of Microsoft applications including Outlook and iMake/MAS500

· Current Reach and Counterbalance FLT licenses

· Drive and enthusiasm

· Excellent organisational and communication skills

· The ability to work as part of a busy team

· Proven ability in working to and meeting deadlines

· Committed to achieving high standards of service

Additional Requirements:

· To be flexible in working hours to meet business needs

· To provide cover for other team members as and when required

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: Up to £14.26 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Shields NE29 6AR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• food manufacturing: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person