Factory Operative

Vitacress; Runcton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading herb production company in Runcton is seeking a Factory Operative to join their Operations team. This role involves packing herbs and ensuring quality and safety standards in a busy production area. Ideal candidates have a positive attitude, attention to detail, and basic English-speaking skills. The company offers a supportive team environment, ongoing training, and various benefits including life assurance and career progression.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Free parking on-site

Pension scheme

26.5 days holiday

Employee discount scheme

Wellbeing support and GP services

Free hot drinks

Ongoing training

Career progression

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Good eye for detail.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Experience in packing or production helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Packing herbs with care and attention to detail.
• Following food safety and health & safety guidelines.
• Supporting your team to hit daily targets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Basic English-speaking

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Factory Operative
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: 4 days on, 3 days off
Pay Rate: £12.40 per hour

Grow your future with us

Are you someone who takes pride in doing a job well? Do you enjoy working in a hands-on role, staying active, and being part of a close-knit team? If you’re reliable, willing to learn, and care about quality, you could be just who we’re looking for.

At Vitacress, we believe in supporting people to grow—whether that’s herbs or careers. You don’t need previous experience in a factory or warehouse (though it’s a bonus if you do). What matters most is your attitude. We’ll provide all the training you need to thrive in your role.

We\'re currently looking for a Factory Operative to join our Operations team. You’ll be part of a team that gets our fresh herbs from farm to fork—working alongside our Line Leaders and Machine Operators to grade, weigh, and pack products to the highest standards.

It’s an active job, with time on your feet in a busy production area, but you’ll be supported by a welcoming team in a workplace that smells as good as it feels to be part of.

Responsibilities

• Packing herbs with care and attention to detail
• Following food safety and health & safety guidelines
• Supporting your team to hit daily targets and keep things running smoothly
• Making sure everything is labelled, sealed, and packed correctly
• Keeping your workspace clean and safe
• Spotting issues early and speaking up when something’s not right
• Learning to use machinery safely and accurately
• Helping the team stay on track by communicating clearly and positively
• Taking part in improvement projects that help us grow together

What we’re looking for (Qualifications)

• A good eye for detail
• A positive, can-do attitude
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a team
• Basic English-speaking skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt
• Experience in packing, production, or warehouse work is helpful but not essential

Details

• This is a full-time role on a 4 on / 3 off shift pattern
• Shifts can be up to 12 hours, depending on production needs
• You’ll be working in a warehouse environment with machinery, so safety is always a priority

What you’ll get in return (Benefits)

• Life Assurance
• Free parking on-site
• A workplace pension scheme
• 26.5 days holiday
• Employee discount scheme
• Access to wellbeing support and 24/7 GP services
• Free hot drinks
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Career progression and internal promotions
• A referral programme for recommending friends to join the team

At Vitacress, we’re proud of the care we put into everything we do—from how we treat our people to how we grow our produce. If that sounds like the kind of place you’d like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply

Click the “Apply Now” button or get in touch with our friendly recruitment team at [e-mail]. We’re happy to chat and answer any questions.