Job description

Valeo Snackfoods is the combination of Kettle Foods, Tangerine, Big Bear and is one of the UK’s top 100 grocery brands. It is headquartered in Norwich and Pontefract and employs around 2,000 people. Our brands include KETTLE® Chips, Metcalfe’s® popcorn, Foxes, Poppets, Barratt (Wham!, Fruit Salads, Black Jacks, Refreshers, Sherbet fountain, Dip Dab) and Manomasa. Valeo Snackfoods prides itself on its passion for real, natural food and has a strong ethical approach to all its business activities.

We are looking for a Production Operative to join a busy team, and be part of a growing business with huge national presence with several sites across the U.K.

We operate a continental shift pattern of 4 shifts on 4 shifts off (6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am). Candidates MUST be able to work this shift pattern.

We aren't a normal factory; we pride ourselves on having a brilliant workforce and phenomenal team culture.

As a Production Operative you will have:

- Previous experience in a factory

- Experience of meeting targets

- Team work

- Attention to detail

- Excellent communication

A Production Operatives responsibilities will be:

- Following the instructions of the Production and Shift Manager to achieve the production plan

- To follow the written work instructions of the Quality system to achieve a consistent, safe product meeting the requirements of the customer

- Operate machinery in line with written work instructions

- Work at the rate required to achieve the production plan

- Monitor the process to achieve the required quality of product

- Collect samples and complete production and quality records

As a Production Operative, you will have the opportunity to progress up our grade scale which means you can maximise your career with us.

Our Production Operatives are an integral part of our workforce, and we are looking for people like you who can join our exciting venture and get stuck in.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £23,400.00-£27,040.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gateshead NE11 0PZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Production Operative