Job description

About us

Valeo Snackfoods is a large business in York. We are fast-paced, supportive and challenging.

Valeo Snackfoods is the combination of Kettle Foods, Tangerine, Big Bear and Its All Good and is one of the UK’s top 100 grocery brands. It is headquartered in Norwich and Pontefract and employs around 2,000 people. The business in the UK and Europe generates revenues of over £280 million.

Our brands include KETTLE® Chips, Metcalfe’s® popcorn, Foxes, Poppets, Barratt (Wham!, Fruit Salads, Black Jacks, Refreshers, Sherbet fountain, Dip Dab)

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Casual work attire
• On-the-job training
• Safe work environment

About our site

Our York site has been producing sweets since 1996, Low Poppleton Lane covers our toffee, fudge and chocolate products. Including the iconic Raspberry Ruffle. Our highly skilled employees don't stop there, producing traditional boiled sweets such as the classic striped mint Humbug by hand!

• Poppets
• Fox’s Glaciers
• Chocolate Enrobing
• Fudge
• Eclairs
• Caramels & Toffees

We are looking for a Production Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and monitoring production machinery and ensuring that all safety protocols are followed.

This role does involve physical manual handling in a warm environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, good communication skills with an open and honest approach and a 'can do' attitude.

We are looking for:

• Forward Thinking.
• Good literacy, numeracy skills
• A reliable, enthusiastic team player.
• Ability to work as part of a team and manage individual workload.
• Display a positive work ethic
• Attention to detail, and flexible in duties.
• A proven attendance and timekeeping record.
• Desirable previous experience gained in a factory environment. However, training will be provided

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.

Your 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.

Your working pattern is Monday to Friday working on a two shift rotation - 6am to 2pm and then 2pm to 10pm.

For our rotational shift you will be working 36.25 hours per week and your salary will be £11.38 per hour (£21,457.33 per annum) paid monthly.

Any CVs with limited or out of date of information will not be considered.

We do have a couple of roles available on nights, please send your CV and a short message advising of this if you wish to apply for this role.

Benefits of working with Valeo:

• On site subsidised canteen
• Free secure onsite parking
• Death in Service Benefit
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Online Employee support and discounts with major shopping retailers
• Annual Performance Related Bonus
• Contributory Company Pension Scheme
• Company Sick Pay Scheme

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.38-£12.57 per hour

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• York: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you able to bring any Right to Work documentation with you to your interview?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: VSF2023