Job Introduction

At RF Brookes we advertise an equivalent pay rate as we want to be transparent– we have adjusted our pay rate of £10.44 to reflect the fact that we pay breaks so that you can compare us like for like with companies that do not pay breaks. So to clarify when you work for us your pay rate looks lower at £9.97 as we pay you for breaks.

About RF Brookes

RF Brookes is part of the 2 Sisters Food Group, based at Rogerstone, Newport. We are a large food manufacturer creating high quality meals for our customers employing 1700 employees. As we continue to grow, we have a number of vacancies which we hope will be of interest to you and offer a career path within food manufacturing.

You will report to the Factory Shift Manager and the shift pattern will be based Sunday to Thursday or Monday to Friday 11.30pm - 7:00am, Thursday 11:30pm - 7:15am.

Role Responsibility

About the role

In your role as Batcher, you will be responsible for replenishing the production lines for your area. You will be required to work from a tool list whereby you will pick the stock required from the right order, understanding the date codes and life and servicing to the production lines. You will be required to be proactive and look at the plans to ensure that you are batching in a timely manner to avoid any downtime with the changeover of products. In this key role, you will ensure that we comply to food safety guidelines, complete the associated paperwork including numerical / weights and ensure our Operational performance meets our customers high quality expectation.

The Ideal Candidate

About you

The food manufacturing industry is fast paced, so we require pace and agility along with resilience to ensure we continue to exceed our customers expectations. As our company is customer focused so it is key that we understand the ever-increasing quality standards, therefore you will need to be self-motivated, detail focused, flexible, a great communicator and a good team player.

Knowledge of the food industry is an advantage but transferable skills are appreciated so if you have a can do attitude, attention to detail and a desire to ensure high quality your very welcome to apply as training will be provided to help you develop yourself and your career.

What can we offer?

Wellbeing

• Holidays – dependent on shift pattern 33 days per annum (pro-rata for different shifts)
• On-site parking
• Subsidised Canteen – operating day and night
• Staff Shop facility
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hapi Benefits – Discount at many retailers
• Wellbeing support

Financial

• Pension
• Pay Rate includes paid breaks

Throughout your time at RF Brookes, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.

2 Sisters Food Group