Honey Intake Operative

Valeo; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company is seeking enthusiastic team players to join their Honey Intake Team. This role involves safely unloading containers, maintaining product traceability, and ensuring high hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude towards safety and teamwork, with strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £29,286.40 per year along with excellent career opportunities and additional benefits such as a matched pension scheme and discounts.

Benefits

Matched pension scheme up to 10%

Death in service

Cycle to work scheme

Retailer discount platform

Staff discount

Excellent career opportunities

Qualifications

• A positive attitude to safety and teamwork.
• Experience with IFS and RF systems is an advantage.
• Forklift licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safely unload containers and handle labelling and inspection.
• Complete all receiving paperwork accurately.
• Conduct sampling and inventory checks.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Numeracy and data accuracy

Tools

IFS system

RF system

Forklift (Counterbalance)

Job description

We're on the lookout for enthusiastic and reliable team players to join our Honey Intake Team – the vital first step in ensuring every drop of Rowse Honey meets our high standards. Whether you're an experienced Team Leader ready to take charge or a motivated Operative looking to grow your career in food manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Safely unload containers and handle the labelling, inspection, and storage of drums and IBCs.
• Complete all receiving paperwork accurately and on time to maintain full product traceability.
• Use the RF system to pick and load drums into cabinets and hot rooms.
• Conduct sampling, inventory checks, and escalate any stock or quality concerns.
• Work closely with your team and other departments to meet unloading and picking schedules.
• Maintain high hygiene, housekeeping, and biosecurity standards in all intake areas.
• Perform equipment safety checks, reporting faults or damage promptly.
• Champion Health & Safety, using PPE correctly and reporting hazards (“Call it Out”).
• Take part in ongoing training and development to support your success in the role.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude to safety and teamwork.
• A proactive mindset, with good problem‑solving and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Numeracy and data accuracy skills.
• Experience with IFS and RF systems is an advantage (training provided).
• A forklift licence (Counterbalance, motorised pallet truck) is desirable.
• Grab and ramp training experience is a plus (training available).

Salary: £29,286.40 (per year)

Benefits

• Excellent career opportunities
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retailer discount platform
• Staff discount
• And plenty more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusivity.