Yard Person/Mill Operative

Contract Personnel are currently recruiting a Yard Person/Mill Operative for a new state of the art animal feed mill, situated just outside Long Stratton, Norfolk. The business is family owned and operated, established in 2004. The primary focus of the role is to manufacture quality feed and deliver it too outdoor pig breeding units sites across the east of England.

Currently the Mill consists of one press line, with plans already in place for a second which will increase production by another 50%.

The successful candidates will take on key support roles to the Mill Manager, prioritising both efficiency and safety standards in all tasks.

We are looking for a can-do attitude and one that is eager to learn all aspects of the Mill.

The right attitude is just as beneficial and will be considered over any previous experience for the right candidate.

Duties will include

Loading / unloading raw materials and finished product
Learning how to control the milling process using our bespoke control system
Basic mill maintenance and cleaning
Manual handling and weighing of ingredients
Sampling raw materials
Stock inventory and control
Key skills (Required)

Able to work effectively alone and as part of a team
Competent in working with computers
Ability to communicate in English (both verbally and written)
Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Good organisation
Full UK driving licence
To be physically fit
To have a flexible working attitude
Key skills (desired - full training will be given)

Experience of working in a manufacturing environment/process control
Fork Lift/ telehandler Licence
First aid/ Fire trained
Health and Safety awareness
What we offer:

Working within a brand-new state-of-the-art Mill with the newest technology and manufacturing equipment
Full training provided
Career progression opportunities
On site parking
Company pension scheme
PPE Provided
Shift pattern:

Monday to Friday
Rotation pattern of 6-2, 2-10 and 10-6
8 hours per day
This is a rare opportunity to share a journey at the very beginning and grow your career alongside the business. If you are interested, please apply, call us on (phone number removed), or email

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