For many years we have worked with LRS to press all their blackcurrants on site here at Myrtle Farm. This takes place from June to August. We’re now looking for a temporary team to help us with this process over the summer months.
Overall Purpose
- Working as part of our seasonal team you will be responsible for working in primary process where the fruit comes in and gets pressed into juice. Joining a team of our fulltime operatives you will be involved in:
- Unloading & Tipping of fruit
- Milling and pressing of fruit into juice
- Filtration and evaporation of juice into concentrate
- Loading of final product for delivery to LRS
- Blackcurrant Operators will be expected to:
- Produce high quality juice from blackcurrants.
- Adhere to Thatchers ciders quality and health and safety policies.
- Maintain housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and safe workplace.
- Communicate clearly with other colleagues and teams (written and verbally)
- Data collection and record keeping.
- Be accurate with a good attention to detail
- Have a responsible, trustworthy and positive attitude
- Be calm under pressure
- Be organised and punctual
- Have good interpersonal skills
Rota will be based on working 12-hour shifts Monday-Sunday, alternating between days and nights. Average 42 hour week. A full rota will be issued at the start of the season.
Future prospects
Whilst this is a temporary role, Thatchers is a growing brand and we are continually looking for new people to join our teams and develop their career with us potentially in the future.
Application:
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