About Us
Fen Farm is a well-established, family-run dairy farm and artisan food producer based in Bungay, Suffolk. We pride ourselves on sourcing high-quality ingredients from our farm shop and trusted local suppliers, and producing food with care, skill, and integrity. Sustainability, traditional methods, and reducing waste are at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role
We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Cheese Wrapping Operative to join our team working evenings Monday to Friday.
This hands-on role is responsible for the cutting, wrapping, labelling, handling, and presentation of our cheeses, ensuring every product meets our high standards of quality, consistency, and food safety.
Working within a chilled production environment, you will support the preparation of products for retail, wholesale, storage, and dispatch. The role also includes turning cheeses as part of the maturation process, making it a physically active position.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in producing quality products, and works well as part of a team.
Cheese Wrapping & Preparation
- Cut, wrap, and label cheeses accurately and consistently to required specifications.
- Prepare products for retail and wholesale customer orders.
- Maintain high presentation and quality standards across all products.
- Support the preparation of products for dispatch and customer deliveries.
- Ensure product traceability and accurate labelling at all times.
Cheese Care & Handling
- Turn cheeses regularly as part of the maturation and quality maintenance process.
- Safely move, handle, and transport cheeses throughout production and storage areas.
- Monitor the condition of cheeses and report any quality concerns.
- Follow correct manual handling procedures when lifting and moving products.
Stock Handling & Storage
- Assist with stock rotation to maintain freshness and minimise waste.
- Store wrapped and unwrapped cheese correctly within chilled storage areas.
- Support the organisation of storage areas to maintain efficiency and traceability.
- Report stock discrepancies, shortages, or quality concerns to the Dispatch Manager.
Hygiene, Cleaning & Food Safety
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene at all times.
- Follow all food safety procedures, quality standards, and company policies.
- Clean workstations, tools, and equipment in accordance with cleaning schedules.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and quality requirements throughout all tasks.
Teamwork & Communication
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across production and dispatch teams.
- Follow instructions and daily priorities set by the Dispatch Manager.
- Communicate any issues, concerns, or quality matters promptly.
- Support colleagues to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
What We're Looking ForEssential
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work efficiently in a chilled production environment.
- Good organisational skills and a proactive approach to work.
- Ability to follow procedures and maintain excellent hygiene standards.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Physically capable of carrying out manual handling tasks throughout the day.
Desirable
- Previous experience in food production, food handling, packing, warehousing, or manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of food hygiene and food safety practices.
- Experience working with quality-controlled food products.
Physical Requirements
- This is a physically demanding role involving regular manual handling.
- Candidates must be comfortable lifting, moving, stacking, and turning cheese throughout the working shift.
- Ability to work on your feet for extended periods in a chilled environment.
What Success Looks Like
- Cheese is cut, wrapped, and labelled accurately and consistently.
- Cheese turning and handling tasks are completed safely and on schedule.
- High standards of hygiene and food safety are maintained at all times.
- Stock is stored, handled, and rotated correctly.
- Work areas remain clean, organised, and compliant.
- Products are prepared efficiently to support dispatch schedules.
- Any quality, stock, or operational issues are reported promptly.
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
