Great opportunity to work as a General Operative for our clients' leading reptile nutrition site!
Staffline is recruiting General Operatives to work in Mepal.
The rate of pay is:
£12.51 per hour
The shift pattern is:
Sunday to Wednesday.
The shift times are:
8pm to 6am
Please note that this is subject to change to cover and meet business requirements.
Own transport to and from site is required
Training:
You must be able to complete one month of training on the day shift.
Training will be paid at £12.21 per hour
Training shifts will be Sunday to Thursday 8am to 4pm
This is a temp-to-perm opportunity!
Your Time at Work
Working in the Live Food Area involves the breeding, care, and packaging of live insects, primarily sold as food for reptiles. This site operates 365 days a year.
As a General Operative, your duties may include:
Insect Care & Breeding:
- Breeding and caring for insects like crickets, locusts, and cockroaches
- Managing breeding cycles and monitoring insect health and growth
- Maintaining optimal conditions (temperature, humidity, light)
- Separating insects by life stage (nymphs, larvae, adults)
- Recording breeding batches and productivity
Hygiene & Biosecurity:
- Handling insects humanely and hygienically
- Cleaning trays, enclosures, and breeding containers regularly
- Following strict hygiene protocols to prevent cross-contamination
- Disposing of dead insects and waste safely
Order Fulfilment:
- Picking and packing live food orders for pet shops or online customers
- Ensuring safe, secure, and correctly labelled packaging for transport
- Managing stock levels and selecting the right size/quantity for orders
Our Perfect Worker
We are seeking a reliable and committed individual to join the team.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be comfortable handling live insects
- Be able to stand, lift, and perform repetitive tasks for long periods
- Be reliable, punctual, and hardworking
- Work well independently and as part of a team
No previous experience needed as full training will be provided!
Key Information and Benefits
- Earn £12.51 per hour
- Sunday to Wednesday
- Temp to perm opportunity
- Free car parking on site
- Full training provided
Job Ref: V1MF
About Staffline
Staffline is the UK's leading provider of flexible, temporary and permanent workforce solutions, enabling over 28,000 people into good work every day. We operate at more than 350 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.
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