As a Production Operative working within our Dry Prep area, you will play a key role in the preparation, weighing, blending, and packing of a wide variety of dry ingredients and products. You will be responsible for following structured production plans, accurately measuring ingredients, operating relevant equipment, and ensuring products are prepared to the highest quality standards. Full training will be provided to ensure the safe and effective use of equipment and machinery.
Operating in a fast-paced environment, it is very important that you are able to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance with internal procedures through a hands-on approach, strong attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining a clean and organised workspace.
Shifts: 5 days a week (including weekends), 2pm - 11pm
Salary: £27,293 per annum
Time Off: 30 days holiday + 22 additional days off
What You'll Be Doing:
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Preparing, weighing, blending and packing a variety of dry products in line with daily production plans
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Meeting daily production targets as set by the business
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Quality checking products to ensure they meet required standards
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Accurately labelling and packaging products
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Working alongside Warehouse and Production teams to ensure a smooth flow of operations
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Remaining flexible to support other areas of production when required
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Maintaining high levels of housekeeping, ensuring food hygiene standards are adhered to at all times
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Complying with food safety, allergen control and health & safety procedures
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Maintain high standards of personal hygiene when handling products including hand washing, PPE use and accurate illness reporting
- Assisting with stock rotation and ingredient handling where required
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Experience in a food production or manufacturing environment (Desired)
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Understanding of food safety, allergen management and hygiene standards (Desired)
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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Strong time management and attention to detail.
- Has the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
- Good computer skills
- A proactive, hands-on approach to work
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
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Able to lift items up to 25kg
Work-life balance is important to us and we want you to spend time with family, friends and doing things you enjoy.....not just work. This is why we give you 30 days annual leave plus an additional 22 days off across the year, and still earn a full-time salary. Additionally, you will also have access to:
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A subsidised staff restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner all at a reduced cost
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Our discounted staff purchase scheme on over 4,000 products
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Enhanced family friendly policies
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Cycle to Work and EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
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Internal Mental Health First Aiders
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including external mental health support and retail discounts
We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
