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Press Operative


Company : ianson


Location : Thirsk, England


Created : 2025-09-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Title: Press Operative Location: Dalton, North Yorkshire, YO7 3SS Salary: Up to 48,500 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About us: I'Anson Bros Ltd is one of the UK's leading animal feed manufacturers, a family-owned business with a 125-year history. The company serves a local, national, and international customer base with headquarters in Masham, North Yorkshire, and a new facility in Dalton, Thirsk. About the role: As a Press Operative, you will operate and monitor pellet press machines and associated equipment. You will also be responsible for adjusting settings to maintain product specifications and efficiency, conducting routine maintenance and troubleshooting minor mechanical issues, and recording production data. The role also requires you to ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards and collaborate with the wider production team to meet daily targets. This role is part of a day, night, and weekend rotating shift pattern. About you: We are looking for an experienced press operator who is enthusiastic and self-motivated. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in a feed mill or manufacturing environment. You should possess mechanical aptitude, basic troubleshooting skills, and a strong attention to detail. The role requires accuracy and a willingness to learn. You must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. A forklift license is desirable but not essential. The individual must also be prepared to conduct basic hygiene duties. What we offer: Competitive salary ranging between 42,250 and 48,500 22 days holiday (increasing over years served) + bank holidays Entry into the company pension scheme Fuel allowance to cover travel to work based on postcode Death in service provision Annual bonus A strong team ethic In-house training Career progression for the right candidates Additional overtime available Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of: Press Operator, Pellet Press Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Production Operative, Process Operative, Machine Operator, Factory Worker TPBN1_UKTJ