Job Title: Process Operative
Location: Melmerby, North Yorkshire, UK
Salary: £34,000
Role Type: Initially a 6-month Fixed Term Contract
Shift Pattern: 4x9 hours shifts Days/Nights
The process operative plays a vital role in achieving the overall business objective by responsibly managing process of animal feed. The role contributes to maintaining feed safety through thorough understanding and adherence to processes and actions.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure you are working to meet our standard procedures, on paper or on the computer.
- Switch out dies and tweak rollers when needed.
- Take charge of your cleaning tasks to keep the workspace clean.
- Run checks on our products to make sure they meet the required standard. If something doesn’t look right, make the operations manager aware.
- Be ready to cover your colleagues during holidays or sick days.
- If you have new ideas on how we could do things better, please make us aware.
- Ensure that you follow the health & safety procedures.
About you:
- Previous experience in Manufacturing, ideally in a food or feed environment
- Experience of adhering to quality standards
- Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
- Good IT skills
Location:
This role will be located onsite at Melmerby (HG4 5HP)
What sets us apart is how we delight our customers - and that’s because of great people like you. People with different life experiences who share common values. Together, we’re shaping a world where responsible nutrition is accessible to all. With a big goal comes equally big opportunities to make a career that truly feels like your own. As a team we’re collaborative, purpose-driven and encourage trying new ideas. We also find ways to nourish your individual journey, so everyone can feel proud of the difference that they make in their own way.
We’re thrilled to share that AB Agri has been recognised as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025. This is a proud moment for us all. It highlights the real progress we’ve made to build a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and fair for everyone. Over the last 5 years we have rebuilt our talent management practices, from inclusive hiring, to transparent pay frameworks, flexible work, and the momentum of our Employee Network Groups. Our actions are embedding inclusion at the heart of how we operate and creating a culture where people can be themselves
As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our application and recruitment processes work for everyone so if you need any additional support (like alternative formats for your application, bringing a support dog to the offices, a sign language interpreter - or anything else) just let us know.