Food Production Operative
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Food Production Operative
Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Location: Team Valley, Gateshead NE11, UK
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £23,861 – £26,221 per year
Experience Level: Entry-level (training provided)
Company Description
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we bring together a family of much-loved UK food brands supported by the scale and ambition of a global investment partner. From Kettle’s bold crunch to Rowse’s natural sweetness, through to Matthew Walker and Barratt Sweets, our portfolio blends heritage, craft and category-leading innovation. Alongside our branded portfolio, we are also one of the UK’s largest suppliers of private label products, partnering with major retailers to deliver quality and category expertise that meets the needs of millions of households every week. As a business, we’re on a journey of transformation. We’re strengthening our operations, driving quality and investing in our people. It’s an exciting, fast-moving environment where heritage meets new thinking, and where every colleague contributes to shaping the future of food across the UK. Join us and play your part in building the next chapter of some of Britain’s most loved brands.
Job Description
Shifts: 3 shift rotation (6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, 10pm–6am) OR 4 on 4 off, 6–6 (days and nights).
Salary: £23,861 (3 shift rotation) or £26,221 (4 on 4 off).
Do you believe every crunchy tortilla chip is a mini-masterpiece? Do rice cakes make you think of endless tasty possibilities? If so, keep reading—because we've got the job for you!
You will work alongside a hardworking friendly team who strive for success! Full training will be provided, alongside our in-depth induction programme.
If you are searching for your next exciting opportunity in a supportive and constantly developing company, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Follow SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures)
- Producing the required product to our high standards
- Attention to detail when data inputting
- Maintaining a clean production environment
- To ensure that the production lines operate efficiently
- Comply with food safety standards, quality, and legality always.
Qualifications
What we are looking for:
- Good literacy, numeracy skills
- A reliable, enthusiastic team player.
- Good communication skills and an open, honest approach.
- Ability to work as part of a team and manage individual workload.
- Display a positive work ethic and ‘can do’ attitude.
- Attention to detail, and flexible in duties.
- A proven attendance and timekeeping record.
- Desirable: previous experience gained in a factory environment. However, further training will be provided.
Additional Information
What we offer you in return:
- Excellent Career Opportunities
- Matched pension scheme up to 10%
- Death in service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retailer discount platform
- Staff discount
And plenty more!