# Production Lead Operator at Butternut Box > United Kingdom · Staff · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Abutternutbox%3A8870687002 (read 2026-11-07). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Butternut Box](https://alderhq.app/companies/butternut-box) - Location text: Worksop; UK, Rudie's Kitchen & Ace's Pantry (Blyth, Worksop) - Where it can be done from (inferred): United Kingdom (evidence: "Location: Worksop; UK, Rudie's Kitchen & Ace's Pantry (Blyth, Worksop)") - Posted: 2026-10-09 (29 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/butternutbox/jobs/8870687002 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: £36k–£36k per year (from the description) - Market band for similar posted roles (United Kingdom, n 99): p25 £53k, median £80k, p75 £113k ## Description (the employer's text) Role: Lead Operative Production Career Step Level: Step level 1.3 Location: Blyth, Worksop Salary: £36,776,73, £17.19 per hour Hours: We are pleased to say, this is a full-time permanent contract, you will be working a rolling average of 41 hours per week working on a shift rotation of days and some weekend working. The working shifts days consisting of 7am to 7pm and nights consisting of 7pm-7am. Such as: - 4 on/ 4 off = 2 day, 2 nights - 5 on, 5 off = 3 days, 2 nights - 5 on, 5 off = 2 days, 3 nights ### Fresh Food, Happy Dogs. We believe dogs deserve the healthiest, most natural and tastiest meals - with none of the nasties. That’s why we make FRESHly prepared food, cooked just like you would at home and delivered direct to our customers in perfect portions. As a B-Corp certified company, you’re joining a sustainable business that genuinely cares about our people, our products and our impact on the planet. Our goal is simple: to help dogs live healthier, happier, and longer lives, while leaving humans smiling after every interaction. We’ve come a long way since our co-founders (Kev & Dave), hand delivered the very first Butternut Box. Today, we feed hundreds of thousands of hungry dogs across the UK and Europe - but we won’t stop until we’re feeding dogs everywhere. To get there, we need a team of brilliant people who share that ambition to come and work for us. ### 🐾 The job - Coordinate areas & shift responsibilities and work with the team leader to improve shift productivity (plan attainment) - Conduct quality checks to ensure a great customer experience - Be the go-to person for all other operatives on shift - Attend daily review meetings, appointing other operatives duties and appointing staff role change overs - Prepare for the shift ahead confirming enough materials and stock are prepared - Conduct quality checks ensuring that we meet product specifications - Perform machine/equipment hygiene and changeovers - Work to relevant standards and Key Performance Indicators - Be humble in work duties, being open to jump on the production line, get stuck in with cleaning duties and helping other areas of the business ### 👀 What we're looking for - Previous experience as a line leader or area leader within the food manufacturing sector - Ability to read and communicate confidently in English - Numerate (able to understand and work with numbers) - Available for a rotating shift schedule - a mixture of days / nights and some weekend working - Hard-working & diligent with a hunger to learn - Comfortable working with raw materials such as beef, pork, chicken, turkey, lamb - Flexible, pragmatic, resilient & humble - Committed to food quality & safety - Loves dogs (naturally) - Please note: At Butternut, we are passionate about building a diverse & inclusive team that cares for one another. We expect all team members to live by our values. ### 🙌 Our benefits - Enjoy 257.5 hours of holiday per year (equivalent to 33 days holiday), plus an extra 8 hours for each year of service (up to 40 hours).\* - 39 hours of pre-booked paws days to support good wellbeing and self care.\* - Enrollment into our EAP “Telus” offering free financial planning, counselling, mental health support and more - Unlock a £500 annual budget for personal learning and development. - Get discounted Private Medical Insurance and dental cover. - Discounted Gym membership with “MyGymDiscounts” helping you stay fit and healthy - Satisfy your taste buds with subsidised food from a variety of street food vans, and of course, pay day pizza! - Butternut branded uniform provided (fleece, footwear, hi-vis) - Enrolment into the company pension scheme and sick pay - Enhanced parental leave - Private showers, changing facilities and dedicated locker space - Treat your furry friend with an employee discount on Butternut Box. - Comfy, bright and airy kitchen space with lunch making facilities and large screen TVs - Free tea, coffee, and fruit (and pay day pizzas) - Opportunity to grow, develop and learn with internal training programmes - Be part of an energetic and high performing team - Team socials & events - Refer a friend bonus of up to £500 --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). 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