About

Production Operator - Feed Mill

Location: Coulton, Hovingham, York, YO62 4NQ.

Commutable from: 20 mins Malton, 30 mins Thirsk, 30 mins Pickering, 35 mins York, 45 mins Stokesley

Note: Remote location, own transport is essential

Salary: £36,070/year (average 40.25 hours/week, £17.23 per hour) + overtime

Shift Pattern: 4-week rolling schedule:

• Week 1: Wed & Thu night shifts
• Week 2: Mon & Tue day shifts, Fri–Sun night shifts
• Week 3: Wed & Thu day shifts
• Week 4: Mon & Tue night shifts, Fri–Sun day shifts

Shift Times: Day 6am–6pm | Night 6pm–6am

About the Company

The Ian Mosey Group is a family-owned, well-established business. Ian Mosey (Feed) Ltd manufactures and distributes high-quality pig and poultry feed across England and the Scottish Borders. Safety, quality, and sustainability are core to everything we do.

Our Values: Collaboration | Integrity | Accountability

Why Join Us

• Hands-on, varied role with full training provided
• Contribute to safe, high-quality feed production
• Opportunities to grow and develop in a fast-paced environment
• Access rewards, discounts, wellbeing hub, and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

The Role

You’ll help our busy mill run safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Your day includes:

• Control Room: Monitor automated production lines for extended periods
• Production Floor: Perform machine set-ups, quality checks, routine cleaning, and operate the bagging plant
• Yard: Handle materials and support site logistics in all weather conditions

Feed safety, HSE, and prompt spill clean-ups are central to this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow feed safety & SHE procedures and use PPE
• Keep areas clean; perform routine plant clean downs
• Report accidents and near misses
• Operate, monitor, and adjust automated blending, press, and bagging lines
• Schedule batches and optimise throughput
• Perform machine set-up tasks
• Take routine samples and carry out quality checks
• Safely load, unload and move materials; operate forklifts, telehandlers and weighbridge
• Support safe movement of HGVs
• Keep lines topped up, support stock rotation, and assist with stock counts
• Maintain production, quality, and stock records
• Contribute to handovers and plant shutdown tasks

About You

• Manufacturing or feed milling experience preferred
• Committed to safety, SHE, and good housekeeping
• Confident using machinery and willing to learn new tasks
• Hands-on, reliable, and a practical team player
• Physically fit (able to lift up to 25kg, work outside for long periods)
• Flexible, confident with machinery, basic IT and record-keeping

Desirable:

• Telehandler, counterbalance, or loading shovel licence
• Experience or willingness to assist with HGV shunting
• Knowledge of HACCP/feed safety procedures or continuous improvement

We offer:

• £37,070/year + overtime
• Full-time, permanent contract
• Pension scheme, referral programme, and
• Hands-on, varied role with training and growth opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £36,070.60 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person