Location: Goldhanger, Essex
Salary: £29,065 per annum + paid overtime
Hours: Part-time shift patterns (see below)
Own transport essential due to remote location
Key Requirements
· Previous manual handling experience is essential
· Comfortable with physically demanding work in a fast-paced environment
· Reliable team player with a positive, can-do attitude
· Flexible and willing to work overtime when required
· Own transport required due to no public transport access
· FLT licence highly advantageous
About Maldon Salt
Maldon Salt has been crafting its world-famous pyramid-shaped sea salt flakes since 1882. For four generations, we have hand-harvested salt loved by chefs and food enthusiasts around the world.
We are passionate about inspiring, creating, and celebrating great taste. Guided by our values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, Drive, and Growth, we continue to expand despite more than 140 years of heritage. Due to increasing global demand and exciting growth plans, we are recruiting additional Salt Operatives to join our production team in Goldhanger, Essex.
The Role
This is a hands-on, physically active role suited to candidates who enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment. You will play an important part in maintaining product quality, operational efficiency, and health & safety standards across the site.
Key Responsibilities
· Operate and maintain equipment across primary and secondary production areas
· Carry out shift and weekly equipment checks
· Perform quality inspections to ensure salt meets specification standards
· Complete product quality and traceability documentation accurately
· Follow site quality systems and quality control procedures
· Escalate operational issues, non-compliance, or equipment failures when required
· Participate in first-line fault finding and problem-solving activities
· Support continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements
· Use hand pallet trucks and electric pallet trucks safely
· Carry out pan set-up, salt production/raking, pan emptying, drying/storage, and pan chipping
· Maintain effective communication with team members and management
· Follow all health & safety procedures and take reasonable care for yourself and others
About You
We are looking for motivated individuals who:
· Have previous manual handling experience
· Thrive in physically demanding work environments
· Work well as part of a team
· Demonstrate honesty, reliability, and integrity
· Bring enthusiasm and a strong work ethic
· Are keen to learn, develop, and grow within the business
· Can work flexibly and support overtime requirements when needed
A valid FLT licence would be beneficial but is not essential.
Working Hours & Shift Patterns Until 30 September 2026
6:30am – 12:30pm
From 1 October 2026 onwards
8:00am – 2:00pm
There are 3 positions available with overtime often available, on a voluntary basis, subject to availability. These are all:
Monday to Saturday (Friday & Sunday off)
Voluntary overtime is regularly available, subject to business needs.
Salary & Benefits
· £29,065 annual salary, paid monthly
· Paid overtime opportunities
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
· Company sick pay scheme
· Life Assurance (4x annual salary after 6 months’ service)
· Income protection scheme
· Private Medical Insurance (after 6 months’ service)
· Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme with 4% matched contributions
· Employee Assistance Programme
· High street retailer discounts
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Company events
· Free tea and coffee on site
· Opportunities for training and professional development
Additional Information
Please note that all offers of employment are subject to:
· Two satisfactory references
· A satisfactory Basic DBS check
Pay: £29,065.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Goldhanger CM9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- The position is based in remote location, which is not serviced by public transport; as such, please advise how you would commute to the site, on a daily basis, for a 6:30am start time.
Experience:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
