Process Operative

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Wigston
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£30,490 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Operating Machinery Production Quality Control Teamwork Problem Solving GMP Safety Procedures

FULL DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a Process Operative working on the main enrober and premium chocolate line. As a Process Operative your main responsibility is to produce products to a specification and operate machinery.

Role Title: Process Operative

Annual Salary: £30,490.25

Working Hours: Double Days shift pattern. Week one 06:00 – 14:00, Week 2 14:00 – 22:00 (with a green, yellow, red period payback. Red Period – 8 hours Monday to Friday, Yellow Period – 8 hours Monday – Thursday and 6 hours on Friday, Green Period – 8 hours Monday – Thursday with Friday payback – off work.)

Location: Canal Street, South Wigston, LE18 4PQ

What’s it like working at the factory?

Proud to be part of the [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] family, Wigston have been baking biscuits since 1895, making it one of McVitie’s oldest and most cherished production sites. With over a century of biscuit-making heritage, this factory has played a key role in bringing some of Britain’s favourite treats to life to include Victoria, Family Circle, Choc Gems and Ice Gems.

We offer competitive pay and benefits including:

  • 26 days holiday (increasing with service)
  • Stakeholder Pension Scheme
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Colleague Discount scheme
  • Reward Gateway for benefits Happiness Hub - access to retailer discounts and much more
  • Free onsite parking
  • Long service awards
  • Colleague discount scheme
  • Opportunities to volunteer at local charities

Progress your career with us and become part of a team that thrives on working together to create quality products.

What will this role achieve?

We are looking for a Process Operative working on the main enrober and premium chocolate line. As a Process Operative your main responsibility is to produce products to a specification and operate machinery.

The role requires a proactive individual with a ‘can do’ attitude who is committed to maintaining high standards in production whilst working as part of a dynamic team. Will be required to move lines across the factory as and when required.

What will be your key deliverables?

  • You will need to work effectively with other team members in the department.
  • Check biscuits before and after coating to ensure correct shape, size, and condition.
  • Monitor chocolate or coating coverage
  • Remove defective or damaged biscuits to maintain quality standards.
  • Start, stop, and run the enrober according to production requirements.
  • Adjust settings such as coating thickness, curtain flow, temperature, and belt speed.
  • Understand equipment and machinery set up
  • Ensure changeovers are completed to procedure
  • Ensure any re-work procedures are followed
  • Ensure product is to correct quality and specification, make adjusts to machinery settings to maintain product consistency
  • Ensure all documentation is filled in correctly and to the right standard
  • Always maintain everyday factory standards safely
  • Carry out metal detection checks as per procedure
  • Carry out all CP (critical control) checks as per procedure
  • Shift handovers are completed in area and to agreed agenda
  • Train peers and new operatives in equipment use and procedures when required
  • Undertake basic problem diagnosis and maintenance
  • Identify and report mechanical issues early

Bring your experience

Essential

  • Have an understanding of good manufacturing practices and safety at work procedures.
  • Have an interest in Operating Machinery (mechanically minded.)
  • Can work well with others and be open to learning and change.
  • A candidate who remains steady and solution-focused when facing setbacks.

We’re looking for people who can work flexibly and adapt to change. You’ll get support to help you succeed.

Desirable

  • Experience on a production line is desirable however all training will be required.

What does the recruitment process consist of?

  • Assessments – Swift Comprehensive Aptitude and a Workplace English assessment. These should take around 60 minutes to complete.
  • Interview – 45-60 minute competency-based interview based on our company values and your experience.

If you’re an internal member of staff, depending on your current job role, you may not be required to complete all of the assessments.

Our Purpose

Bring happiness with every bite

It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we also share the same values.

Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they’re incredibly powerful.

Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They’re part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer

Living our [Employer hidden] values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key [Employer hidden] values.

Our Values

  • Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite
  • Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers
  • Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better
  • Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward
  • Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one [Employer hidden], winning and succeeding together.

Best mix of ingredients

[Employer hidden] is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

[Employer hidden] es una empresa que ofrece Igualdad de Oportunidades y que se compromete a contratar una plantilla muy diversificada. En todas nuestras aperturas, la plantilla se conforma basándose en las cualificaciones, independientemente de la raza, el color, el sexo, la orientación sexual, la identidad de género, la nación de origen, el estado civil, la condición de veterano, la discapacidad, la edad, la religión o cualquier otra tipificación protegida por la ley.

Manejamos una Lista rigurosa de Proveedores Preferidos. Si es usted una agencia de contratación y desea enviarnos candidatos a ser considerados para cubrir esta vacante, debe haber aceptado y firmado nuestras condiciones de negocio.No aceptaremos currículos de otras fuentes que no sean aquellas que figuran actualmente en nuestra Lista de Proveedores Preferidos. No pagaremos una tasa por ningún candidato que no sea representado por un proveedor de nuestra lista de Proveedores Preferidos.

About Us

Acerca de nosotros

[Employer hidden] se creó en 2016 y es la orgullosa administradora de más de 300 años de experiencia familiar en repostería y confitería.

[Employer hidden], empresa global de repostería y confitería, tiene su sede en el Reino Unido y reúne marcas muy apreciadas como McVitie’s and Ulker. También estamos orgullosos de distribuir una gama cuidadosamente diseñada de chocolates GODIVA exclusivamente a canales distribuidores de productos de consumo envasados en todo el mundo.

[Employer hidden] también es propietaria de marcas regionales como Jacob’s, go ahead!, Carr’s, Flipz, BN, Verkade y muchas más, deleitando a los consumidores con una amplia gama de refrigerios como galletas dulces y saladas, obleas, pasteles, chocolates, chicles y golosinas.

Nuestra idea Central: 'Le prometemos al mundo la felicidad en cada bocado', se extiende más allá de nuestros productos. Para [Employer hidden], esto también supone preocuparse por y comprometerse a proporcionar a nuestro personal un lugar de trabajo feliz y con igualdad de oportunidades . 

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