Food Manufacturing Operative

Natures Way Foods Ltd; Chichester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cover and life assurance

Online GP access

Shuttle bus

Gym discounts

Training investment

Long service awards

Enhanced family leave

English lessons

Job summary

Natures Way Foods Ltd, proudly based in the UK, is recruiting a Manufacturing Operative at CHICHESTER FOOD PARK. No prior experience is required as full training is provided, with a focus on keeping machinery running smoothly and meeting order quality standards.

You'll work a rotating 2-week day/night shift pattern, enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health cover, life assurance, an enhanced pension, and access to online GP services. Training starts day one.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and basic numeracy/literacy skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• A flexible team player who is eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Supervise production and agency staff.
• Follow safety procedures and report any incidents.
• Ensure orders meet quality standards and report any product or machinery issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Literacy

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

Overview

FOOD MANUFACTURING OPERATIVE | NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED | CHICHESTER FOOD PARK | AMAZING BENEFITS

Join Natures Way Foods as a Manufacturing Operative and help us make sure our machinery runs smoothly, customer orders are met to high standards, and safety comes first. We provide full training, so no prior experience is needed - just a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

What you get from us:

• £27260 annual salary + £1,100 shift allowance


• Discounted employee shuttle bus from two pick-up points in Portsmouth


• Health cash plan and life assurance/enhanced pension


• Online GP access


• Flexible benefits: gym discounts, long service awards, and enhanced family leave


• Free English lessons & a £3,000 training investment from day one

The hours you’ll work:

You’ll work a rotating shift pattern of 2 weeks of day shifts followed by 2 weeks of night shifts, with 12-hour shifts from 7:00am to 7:00pm (days) or 7:00pm to 7:00am (nights).

Over a 4-week period, you’ll work 14 shifts in total. A typical schedule is:

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday

Weeks 3 & 4: The same pattern, but on night shifts

With this rota, you’ll enjoy every other weekend off, giving you regular time to rest, recharge, and plan ahead.

What you’ll do:

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently


• Supervise production and agency staff


• Follow safety procedures and report any incidents


• Ensure orders meet quality standards and report any product or machinery issues

What we’re looking for from you:

• Strong attention to detail and basic numeracy/literacy skills


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines


• A flexible team player who is eager to learn

Who are we?

Natures Way Foods is a leading manufacturer of fresh salads, coleslaw, and food-to-go products for major UK retailers. With a diverse workforce speaking 39 languages and four manufacturing sites producing over 400 million units each year, we’re growing fast and offer real opportunities for career progression.

Our vision is to lead the future of fresh food through quality, innovation, and care for our customers, people, communities, and planet. We’re proud of our inclusive culture and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Please note, applicants must be UK-based, and we are unable to offer sponsorship.

If you require us to make any reasonable adjustments to support you with this interview process, please let us know directly and we will be happy to discuss alternative options with you.

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