production operator

forklift operator

maintenance engineer

sporting goods associate

line lead

Becketts-Foods-Ltd

It is a unique work offering unique experience.
Pay felt balanced for the efforts, however the management would've been significantly improved as shift-changes were chaotic due to lack of employees attending.

Pros:
- Free hot drinks are available. The temperature of the water-dispenser is fantastically balanced.
- Personnel is friendly and open to help. A lot of people not only brought a smile on my face. but were helpful with the work.
- Work overrals/PPE is provided. There is no need to invest in your own equipment and work overrals.

Cons:
- The fats and oils, when in contact with your clothes, stain them white and dry out. Those stains then stiffen like glue and are impossible to wash off. 
- The work environment is wet and soggy, combined with low temperatures can freeze your hands.
- The recycling at the site is poor


I have had several employers over the years and Becketts Foods is the best.  Using ‘Lean’ techniques as the basis for improvement, the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are a revelation. They make training so much easier and quicker.  If you have a task that you don’t do very often, you can use them as a guide to remind you.  My previous companies’ are missing a trick.

My boss is extremely supportive and I could not wish for better.

A significant number of people here have risen through the ranks into senior management, or professional roles.  If you are talented and ambitious, Becketts Foods spots it and then ‘watch this space!’

This is not a place if you are looking for somewhere to hide, however, the continuing growth of the business and the personal development and promotion opportunities make you feel very secure, which is a great place to be.

I worked within the Accounts Department at Becketts and this is the worst job I have ever had.  There is a very high staff turnover within the department, the manager is beyond harsh and has a complete disregard for her staff.  There is no atmosphere, no one is allowed to speak and even discussing work problems with colleagues is frowned upon if they are not directly in your area.  More time is spent updating SOPs than actually working - there are SOPs for everything (including cleaning the fridge) which doesn't really work in an accounts environment and a simple mistake such as miscoding an invoice is officially reported to the director which makes the culture one of fear rather than productivity, needless to say I didn't stay very long.  Would not recommend.

I've worked for Becketts for 11 years in the accounts department. I started as Debt Controller, growing with the company to Group Debt Controller and now Finance Officer.  
Becketts, work to the principles of lean, having a task list and an SOP for each task,  taking  the guesswork out of a process and a valuable training aid.  Working in the accounts department is hardwork, challenging and rewarding.
The accounts manager always gives her full support to every member of her team, helping them to achieve  their goals. She encourages progression for staff within her department and outside. Her door is always open whatever the problem, work related or not.
Becketts is a friendly, welcoming environment

I have worked for Becketts for over 5 years. Definitely the best company I have worked for. I have advanced in my career, increased my knowledge in my field and made good friends.
I like working in a lean culture, where all opinions are valued. The Senior Management team are always willing to listen to, and implement good ideas to improve both the business and working environment.
The environment is fast paced and work rate expected is high, but this is great for me as I am never bored, always challenged and I am constantly learning new things.
I love that although the business is large (and growing all the time), it still feels like a family.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I am working at night shift where we have all staff s who are friendly and helpful.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Sometimes the fast pace of the work will make you tiring as man can’t work like machines. But it’s a rare case when there is extra order or people are on leave or if a machine is under repair and so on.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Good environment and a mixed culture as many people from different parts of the world is working together for a common cause.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Every day you will have one or the other thing to learn. The more you learn the better you grow.

My typical day at work is energetic and busy. I have learned many things such as communication skills, team management, interpersonal, etc. I take of intakes in goods in meat deliveries to make sure everything matches the criteria. I do things like conducting lab samples, GMP, glass and hard plastic audits, internal and system audits. I also make the quality of the product being produced on the lines meets the needs of the spec. 
My co-workers think that I am a very friendly, professional and open minded person. I get along with all my colleagues. 
The most enjoyable part of my job is working with my team members and managers.

VERY high turnover of staff within the Accounts department. 
There are lots of rules to be followed and management are quick to point out your mistakes, but do not recognise and praise how well you are doing. 
There are a lot of holiday restrictions, ie no holidays in December, no holidays at month end and no holidays when somebody else within your team is off. 
There isn't a very enjoyable working atmosphere, nobody talks within the office and if you do talk, your made to feel like you shouldn't be!

I have worked for Becketts for 9 years.  The business continues to grow and improve, and there are loads of opportunities to grow with the company. The atmosphere is great.  We have standard tasks and SOP’s.  SOP’s explain visually how to do a task, and this makes easier to do the job, so I did not have to guess, because it gives an easy to reference on a computer, or as a printout.

The management and board team is very supportive and very approachable if needed. I would recommend the company to anyone who is looking for a progressive, caring employer.

The workplace is well organized, with clear procedures and a strong focus on efficiency. Colleagues are friendly and cooperative, creating a positive atmosphere that helps make daily tasks more enjoyable. The company also invests in modern equipment and continuous improvement, demonstrating its commitment to both employees and customers.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Production operator 18 salaries reported	£12.64 per hour
Forklift operator 8 salaries reported	£13.06 per hour
Maintenance engineer 1 salary reported	£50,881 per year
Sporting goods associate 11 salaries reported	£19,616 per year
Line lead 8 salaries reported	£30,922 per year

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