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St Ewe Free Range Eggs is a family owned and run food production business and we farm sustainably, employ locally, are environmentally conscious and work hard to make sure that we have a minimum impact on the world’s resources.

We are proudly RSPCA Assured, Red Lion Code accredited and Vegetarian Society approved meaning our multi award-winning produce comes from high welfare hens, who deliver high quality, delicious tasting free-range eggs to the market.

We have enjoyed incredible success in recent years and this is a genuinely exciting time to join in the fun. Through our vision and innovation we are continuing to rapidly grow, develop new product lines and expand our operations.

Due to continuing expansion we are looking for a Warehouse Assistant to work within our warehouse.

The Role

To provide effective support to the Warehouse Supervisor where required, in a busy warehouse operation; unloading and loading of eggs from our own in-house transport, as well as working with numerous external haulage companies.

Labelling and logging all movements of eggs and packaging to adhere to traceability standards, as well as keeping the Packing Centre fully stocked with packaging and eggs; allowing for a constant flow of product at all times to minimise downtime.

You will be required to follow cleaning and personal hygiene rules to ensure the highest standards of product integrity and safety at all times.

Responsibilities include:

• Unloading and logging deliveries ready for the production line; ensuring all checks and paperwork are correct.
• Creating producer packaging ready for dispatch, to allow a constant flow of lorries in and out of the yard.
• Check forklift trucks daily to adhere to safe working practices, reporting any defects to your line manager.
• Assist with vital stock checks to allow correct and effective flow of packaging and resources for Packing Centre and warehouse.
• To have all orders and deliveries completed daily in a safe and timely manner.
• To achieve all traceability to the highest standards.
• To make sure there is a constant flow of product ready for the Packing Centre.
• To take full responsibility for your equipment including forklift/pallet trucks.
• Other responsibilities may be required from time to time in order to meet with demand

 

The Applicant

The successful applicant will need:

• Forklift Licence
• Strong work-ethic and be able to work well under supervision as part of the wider team
• The ability to undertake several jobs within the department as demand dictates
• Have a flexible can-do attitude
• Be able to work the shift hours. 8:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday and Saturday 7:00-11:00am (alternate weekends)

You will be expected to work in a fast paced environment, in both ambient and chill temperatures often in the presence of noise. Therefore it is important that you are fit, well and able to bend, stoop, twist, lift, push, pull, demonstrate manual dexterity and be prepared to be on your feet for most of the working day.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Salary: £9.56 per hour

The Perks

• Free eggs
• Free onsite parking
• NEST pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Learning and development opportunities
• Company social events
• Birthday celebrations

If you are looking to join a growing family business with an amazing team and fantastic products, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to: personnel@stewe.co.uk

St Ewe Free Range Eggs is a family owned and run food production business and we farm sustainably, employ locally, are environmentally conscious and work hard to make sure that we have a minimum impact on the world’s resources.

We are proudly RSPCA Assured, Red Lion Code accredited and Vegetarian Society approved meaning our multi award-winning produce comes from high welfare hens, who deliver high quality, delicious tasting free-range eggs to the market.

We have enjoyed incredible success in recent years and this is a genuinely exciting time to join in the fun. Through our vision and innovation we are continuing to rapidly grow, develop new product lines and expand our operations.

Due to continuing expansion we are looking for a Production Assistant to work within our three operational areas: packing centre, warehouse and pasteuriser.

The Role

Teamwork and team spirit are key, this role is not for the faint hearted as it is fast paced and active.

The packing centre requires you to load and check eggs to ensure the constant flow of graded eggs are being packaged to the business requirements.

The warehouse is a busy operation where you will be unloading and loading of eggs from our own in-house transport, as well as working with numerous external haulage companies.

In the Pasteuriser you will be working in both low care and high care departments to precise instructions, to ensure the highest quality final product.

You will be required to follow cleaning and personal hygiene rules to ensure the highest standards of product integrity and safety at all times.

Responsibilities include:

• Loading incoming eggs from producer farms
• Monitoring egg quality in the candling booth
• Lining up correct packaging to the machinery for correct range of eggs
• Be proactive and plan ahead for following packing requirements
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Date code required products
• Box finished goods and palletise
• Packing eggs into boxes and on trays from the fast moving conveyor belt
• Order processing

• Labelling and logging all movements of eggs and packaging
• Keeping the Packing Centre fully stocked with packaging and eggs; allowing for a constant flow of product at all times to minimise downtime.

• Loading and running the pasteuriser, including semi-automatic filling
• Packing of final product
• Data input
• Completing paperwork thoroughly and accurately
• Following St Ewe’s strict cleaning regime, to maintain the highest standards of hygiene and food safety at all times
• Other responsibilities may be required from time to time in order to meet with demand

The Applicant

The successful applicant will need:

• High attention to detail
• Works well under pressure
• Proactive way of working
• Work as part of a team
• Organised
• Good communicator
• Warehousing and manual handling experience preferred
• Forklift licence a bonus

You will be expected to work in a fast paced environment, in both ambient and chill temperatures often in the presence of noise. Therefore it is important that you are fit, well and able to bend, stoop, twist, lift, push, pull, demonstrate manual dexterity and be prepared to be on your feet for most of the working day.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £9.56 per hour

The Perks

• Free eggs
• Free onsite parking
• NEST pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Learning and development opportunities
• Company social events
• Birthday celebrations

If you are looking to join a growing family business with an amazing team and fantastic products, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to: personnel@stewe.co.uk

Production Manager  

Reporting to: Head of Farm & Engineering

45 hours per week, permanent 

Salary: £33,000

St Ewe Free Range Eggs is a rapidly growing family owned and run food production business and we farm sustainably, employ locally, are environmentally conscious and work hard to make sure that we have a minimum impact on the world’s resources.

We are proudly RSPCA Assured, Red Lion Code accredited and Vegetarian Society approved meaning our multi award-winning produce comes from high welfare hens, who deliver high quality, delicious tasting free-range eggs to the market.

We have enjoyed incredible success in recent years and this is a genuinely exciting time to join in the fun. Through our vision and innovation we are continuing to rapidly grow, develop new product lines and expand our operations.

Due to continuing expansion we are looking for a Production Manager to lead our egg pasteurising team in the production of liquid egg fractions and tertiary products such as condiments.

The Role

Teamwork and team spirit are key, this role is not for the faint hearted as it is fast paced and active.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the daily operation of the pasteuriser; ensuring employees work efficiently, conducting training, logging and receiving ingredients & packaging, and maintaining the quality products that reflect the company’s reputation.

You will be required to follow cleaning and personal hygiene rules to ensure the highest standards of product integrity and safety at all times.

Responsibilities include:

• Management of raw materials, ingredients and packaging in line with product specifications.
• Management of a growing production team and product line, giving daily task instructions, and monitoring performance.
• Organise tasks, be accountable for implementing the food safety policy, and organising the packing and shipping of the outbound product.

• Making schedules with the Head of Farm & Engineering to arrange and prioritise tasks.
• Measuring output and collecting data on performance efficiency
• Organising the production space.
• Implementation and daily verification of the food safety policies.
• Update daily & weekly registers & logs.
• Packing product at the end of the day and ensuring it is ready for collection / delivery.
• Oversee quality control measures.
• Prepare and facilitate external audits from clients/regulatory bodies.
• Communicating production issues to the Head of Farm & Engineering and the Sales Team, as necessary.
• Leading the production of product lines and delivering outstanding customer service and high-quality products.
• Operating as a role model to the production environment, demonstrating the best possible level of service and work ethic at all times.
• Ensuring that high levels of health and safety and food hygiene standards are maintained, supporting the production staff in the delivery of food safety and health & safety within the facility.
• Achieving all set KPIs in respect of Safety, Cost, Quality, Service and People; as well as identifying opportunities for product development and production process improvement.
• Ensuring conformance to the production plan and managing any shortfalls effectively.

The Applicant

The successful applicant will need:

• Level 3 HACCP, Level 4 is desirable.
• Level 3 Food Safety Management, Level 4 is desirable.
• Experience of managing a team in a manufacturing environment.
• Level 2 COSHH.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to use initiative to deliver departmental goals.
• Able to react and re-prioritise to rapidly changing customer demands.
• High attention to detail.
• Works well under pressure.

You will be expected to work in a fast paced environment, in both ambient and chill temperatures often in the presence of noise. Therefore it is important that you are fit, well and able to bend, stoop, twist, lift, push, pull, demonstrate manual dexterity and be prepared to be on your feet for most of the working day.

The Perks

• Free eggs
• Free onsite parking
• NEST pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Learning and development opportunities
• Company social events
• Birthday celebrations

If you are looking to join a growing family business with an amazing team and fantastic products, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to: personnel@stewe.co.uk