Food Production Assistant - Late Shift

AtkinsRéalis; Newbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned food manufacturing company in Newbury is seeking a Food Production Assistant for late shifts. Responsibilities include operating filling lines and maintaining hygiene standards. Ideal candidates should have at least 1 year of food industry experience and a positive attitude towards teamwork. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for overtime. Immediate start available.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking

Christmas site closure

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of experience in the food industry.
• Strong can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to perform cleaning and hygiene practices effectively.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run filling lines.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the workspace.
• Keep detailed records of production batches.

Skills

Hygiene practices

Team player

Production line operation

Job description

Food Production Assistant - Late Shift

Newbury, Berkshire - 13.77 Hourly GBP Full Time Posted by: Atkins and Potts Ltd Posted: Wednesday, 13 August 2025

We are a family-owned ambient food manufacturer of high quality chutneys, condiments, dressings, and cooking sauces.

We are a rapidly growing company in a very secure industry and are BRCGS AA accredited.

We are looking for Full time Production Assistants, to join our small and friendly Kitchen team.

The hours are 37.5 hours per week, 15:30-24:00 late shift Monday to Friday. There are two 15 minute tea breaks and a 30 minute lunch break which are unpaid.

The salary is £13.77 (we pay monthly). Overtime is often available.

Atkins & Potts has a strong team environment where everyone helps and supports each other.

There is a lot to learn and we provide training. Many of the team are multi-skilled. The most important things to us are a can do attitude, keen to learn and be trained. It's all about being a team player who cares about the products they are making and the people they are working with. As we are a food factory, hygiene is very important and we practice 'clean as you go'. There is a lot of cleaning and everybody cleans.

The main activities in production are setting up and running filling lines, cleaning them at the end of the day before setting up for the next day. Our filling lines are a mixture of manual, semi-automatic and automatic filling and capping lines. We have to keep detailed records of each batch we produce. Some of the filling machines require skilled setting up and it can take several months for someone to master it; you will be learning all of the time.

Interviews are on-site during production. We ask candidates to come to the site to see the work environment and meet some of the team. Initially, we have two vacancies with an immediate start, but understand that candidates may need to work a notice period.

We are a great company with an exciting future ahead - come and be part of it!

Please note that we do not offer sponsorship or relocation packages.

Please feel free to ask any questions when you apply.

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Employee Assistance Programme


• On-site parking


• Christmas site closure

Job Types:

• Full-time


• Permanent

Pay:

£13.77 per hour

Expected hours:

37.5 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday


• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Experience:

food industry: 1 year (required)

Location:

Newbury (required)

Work Location:

In person

Reference ID:

Food Production Operative

Location:

Newbury, Berkshire, UK

Industry:

Office and Admin

Rate:

13.77 Hourly GBP

Employment Agency:

Atkins and Potts Ltd

Contact:

Atkins and Potts Ltd

Reference:

JS2991631894

Posted Date:

8/13/2025 4:02:46 AM

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food industry: 1 year (required)

We are a family-owned ambient food manufacturer of high quality chutneys, condiments, dressings, and cooking sauces.

We are a rapidly growing company in a very secure industry and are BRCGS AA accredited.

We are looking for Full time Production Assistants, to join our small and friendly Kitchen team.

The hours are 37.5 hours per week, 15:30-24:00 late shift Monday to Friday . There are two 15 minute tea breaks and a 30 minute lunch break which are unpaid.

The salary is £13.77 (we pay monthly). Overtime is often available.

Atkins & Potts has a strong team environment where everyone helps and supports each other.

There is a lot to learn and we provide training. Many of the team are multi-skilled. The most important things to us are a can do attitude, keen to learn and be trained. It's all about being a team player who cares about the products they are making and the people they are working with. As we are a food factory, hygiene is very important and we practice 'clean as you go'. There is a lot of cleaning and everybody cleans.

The main activities in production are setting up and running filling lines, cleaning them at the end of the day before setting up for the next day. Our filling lines are a mixture of manual, semi-automatic and automatic filling and capping lines. We have to keep detailed records of each batch we produce. Some of the filling machines require skilled setting up and it can take several months for someone to master it; you will be learning all of the time.

Interviews are on-site during production. We ask candidates to come to the site to see the work environment and meet some of the team. Initially, we have two vacancies with an immediate start, but understand that candidates may need to work a notice period.

We are a great company with an exciting future ahead - come and be part of it!

_ Please note that we do not offer sponsorship or relocation packages. _

Please feel free to ask any questions when you apply.

Benefits:

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking

. Christmas site closure

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.77 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week, Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Night shift