Multi-Skilled Operative

Job Title

Multi-Skilled Operative

New England Seafood International (NESI) was established in 1991 and is an importer and processor of premium fresh and frozen sustainable fish and seafood. NESI employs circa 850 people across three sites in the UK and imports a wide range of wild and farmed fish and shellfish from all around the world. We are part of the Sealaska Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation formed in 1971 and which is owned by 26,000 Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian shareholders, who are all bloodline descendants of the first settlers to the Americas.

Our vision is to “show people how to enjoy fish every day” and we pride ourselves on our supply chain integrity, sustainable sourcing and high-quality product. Our values run through our business and are Respect, Customer Care, By Learning We Grow, Team Spirit and Integrity.

• Title:
  
  Multi-Skilled Operative
• Reports to:
  
  Area Manager
• Location:
  
  Chessington, Surrey KT9 1TW
• Salary: £27,221.70‑£31,727.80 per annum (£13.56‑£15.80ph)
• Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off
• Hours:
  
  7:00pm – 7:00am

We are currently searching for full‑time permanent Food Production Operatives to join our day shift. Immediate start available for the right candidates.

• Set up machines (calibration, cleaning, start‑up checks etc.) to start a production cycle
• Control and adjust machine settings (e.g. speed)
• Feed raw material or parts to semi‑automated machines
• Loading products into trays and bags as per customer specifications
• Preparing finished products ready for dispatch and deliveries
• Ensuring all products and packaging are correctly labelled
• Adding cardboard sleeves to packed products
• Ensuring all stock being loaded or unloaded matches the relevant paperwork / load plan
• Maintaining a safe, clean and tidy working environment
• Manual Handling Equipment in a safe and timely manner

To be successful in this role you don’t require any previous experience, just a willingness to learn, progress and help the team.

• Ability to commute to site based in Chessington KT9 1TW
• Good communication skills
• Ability to read, write and speak English is a must
• Willingness to learn
• Good team player

• 20 days holiday, including bank holidays (pro rata) increasing by 1 day per year up to 25 days
• Pension 5% employee contribution 3% employer contribution
• Life Insurance: 3 × annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount on products
• Unlimited Refreshments
• On‑site parking
• Referral Programme Sports & Social Fund

Entry level

Full-time

Other

Food Production