Confectionery Assistant

Bettys & Taylors; Plumpton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Free meals & snacks

Discounts on Bettys & Taylors products

Health benefits

Wellbeing support

Additional holidays purchase

Job summary

Bettys & Taylors is recruiting for a Full-Time role in a fast-paced production environment. The position runs 40 hours per week over 5 days within a 7-day rota, with shifts from 5am to 1pm. Training will be provided, and there is an openness to discuss flexible working in applications.

Join a supportive team at Bettys & Taylors Group, home to Yorkshire Tea, Bettys, and Taylors of Harrogate, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for development within a welcoming culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-speed production environment is beneficial, but not essential as full training will be provided.

Skills

Team player

Job description

Working pattern

• This is a Full-Time role working 40 hours per week 5 days over 7 including weekends on a rota basis.
• The shift pattern for this role is 5am - 1pm.

If you would like to discuss flexible working, please provide more details in your application.

About you

We’re looking for someone who enjoys being part of a supportive team and thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment. Previous experience working in a high-speed production setting is beneficial, but not essential as full training will be provided.

About us - great people, great culture

We are Bettys & Taylors Group. Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands – Yorkshire Tea, Bettys, and Taylors of Harrogate. Together we share a passion for quality, delighting customers, and doing things properly. We are driven by our purpose and values, and we know our talented people set us apart. That’s where you come in.

We are committed to offering a welcoming, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and we welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Don’t worry if you do not meet 100% of the job requirements listed above – if you fulfil most of the skills and experiences we’re looking for, please apply as we would love to hear from you.

What we offer you

You’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial and overall wellbeing.

On top of a competitive salary, we offer:

• A discretionary profit-share bonus scheme paid quarterly (11.9% average over the last three years).
• A generous, flexible and inclusive range of family-friendly benefits to support you through every stage of life. These include enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave arrangements, flexible working options, paid time off for caring responsibilities, and emergency family leave.
• Freshly cooked hot meals while at work, along with free drinks and snacks.
• Discounts on Bettys & Taylors products.
• A range of health benefits, including a health cash plan, health assessments, flu jabs and more.
• Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme (free and independent service offering free counselling and health and wellbeing resources).
• The option to buy and (in some cases) sell additional holidays.
• Pension schemes and life assurance.
• And more.

We also offer a range of development opportunities no matter your role and ambitions. We encourage everyone to take control of their career and make the most of:

• On-the-job learning
• External training programmes
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Internal 1:1 coaching schemes

Find out more about working here on our website.

Application and Interview Process

• There will be one interview process for this role, and this will consist of a competency‑based interview questions.
• We share our interview questions in advance of the interview to help you prepare and be at your best.

Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments which you would benefit from. The hiring manager will pick up any information provided in your application and get in touch with you to talk about what could support you.

If you have any queries about this vacancy, please contact the hiring manager at [e-mail]

We may close this vacancy early in the event we receive a high volume of applications.

The closing date for this vacancy will be 18th September 2026.