Honey Process Operative with FLT Licence

Valeo Foods UK; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Career Opportunities

Matched pension scheme up to 10%

Death in service benefit

Cycle to work scheme

Retailer discount platform

Staff discount

And plenty more!

Job summary

A leading food production company is seeking a Honey Process Operative with a forklift licence to join their team in Wallingford. Responsibilities include ensuring safety standards, handling honey batches, and maintaining hygiene practices. Ideal candidates should possess strong numerical skills, good awareness of allergens, and effective communication abilities. The role offers full-time employment with excellent career opportunities and various employee benefits, including a pension scheme and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence with counterbalance and grabs training.
• Numeracy and data accuracy required.
• Good awareness of allergens per HACCP risk assessments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and liaison with teams.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage changing needs.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Decisive and able to make quick decisions.
• Ability to adapt to short-notice changes across departments.
• ASPIRE values: Aim High; Support Others; Pride; Innovation; Recognition; Environmentally Conscious.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety is always maintained.
• Pick batches of honey from recipes issued and load them into the cabinets.
• Ensure that all the honey is loaded and pumped as per the pump plan.
• Follow standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Maintain hygiene and housekeeping standards.
• Wear correct protective clothing and equipment.
• Recommend continuous improvement within the department.
• Carry out reasonable supervisory or managerial requests.

Skills

Forklift licence (Counterbalance, grabs trained)

Numeracy/data accuracy

Good awareness of allergens

Inter-personnel skills

Detail oriented

Prioritising

Communication Skills (written and verbal)

Decision making

Ability to react effectively to short notice changes

ASPIRE Values & behaviours

Job description

Honey Process Operative with FLT Licence

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Company Description

At Valeo Foods UK, we're the creative force behind an array of beloved brands spanning indulgence, innovation, and tradition. From the iconic crunch of Kettle Crisps to the pure sweetness of Rowse Honey, and the rich heritage of Matthew Walker puddings, our portfolio reflects our commitment to quality and diversity.

But that's not all – our family of brands extends further, encompassing an exciting array of products and experiences. Whether it's the nostalgic joy of Barratt sweets, or the timeless appeal of Metcalfe Popcorn, each brand carries its own unique story, flavour, and charm. Join us on a journey where passion meets flavour, crafting experiences that bring people together and delight taste buds.

Job Description

We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic and reliable team players to join our Honey Process Team — the vital first step in ensuring every drop of Rowse Honey meets our high standards.

Location

Wallingford

Shift Times

Rotating 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensure Health & safety is always maintained, Keep a high standard of GMP in all areas.
• Pick batches of honey from recipes issued and load them into the cabinets.
• Ensure that all the honey is loaded into the cabinets and pumped as per the pump plan.
• Follow the standard operating procedures, work instructions and escalation processes for raw materials and component parts with regards to quality defects.
• Maintain hygiene and housekeeping standards maximising GMP standards within all areas.
• Always wear correct protective clothing and equipment.
• Own and make recommendations for continuous improvement within the department.
• To carry out any other reasonable supervisory or managerial request.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence (Counterbalance, grabs trained)
• Numeracy/data accuracy
• Good awareness of allergens in line with HACCP risk assessments.
• Inter-personnel skills, liaising with internal and external teams.
• Detail oriented.
• Prioritising
• Communication Skills – written and verbal.
• Decision making
• Ability to react effectively to short notice change, integrating the needs of all departments.
• ASPIRE Values & behaviours: Aim High; Support Others; Pride; Innovation; Recognition; Environmentally Conscious

What We Offer You In Return

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

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with Valeo Foods UK? Let’s chat.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Production

Industry

Food Production