Mezz Floor Operator

Valeo Foods; Smalley CP; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Death in service

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Valeo Foods UK in Heanor is seeking a Day Shift Mezz Operator to join our production team. You will work Monday to Friday, rotating shifts from 6am to 3:30pm, supporting Matthew Walker Christmas puddings.

Key duties include mixing ingredients to spec, following SOPs, maintaining hygiene and safety standards, capturing GMP and quality records, and reporting defects. Relevant experience on mezzanine floor and bulk prep is required.

Qualifications

• Mezz floor and bulk prep experience on production lines.
• Good understanding of IFS system.
• Excellent numeracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Mix ingredients to product specifications per daily plan.
• Follow SOPs and work instructions; manage raw materials and components for quality defects.
• Dispose waste materials correctly per waste stream.
• Maintain safety and hygiene standards in the working area.
• Complete actions from GMP and Health & Safety audits within deadlines.
• Ensure output and quality meet specifications; report defects in equipment.
• Maintain paper records and IFS transactions as required.

Skills

Mezz floor experience

Bulk prep

Equipment operation

Numeracy (L1)

Tools

IFS system

Job 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

Heanor

Day shift - Operating between 6am and 3.30pm rotating shifts

Our Site in Heanor is the home to our Matthew Walker Christmas puddingsand we have an open role for a Day ShiftMezz Operator, working Monday to Friday, rotating shifts (6-2 or 6.30-2.30 or 7-3 or 7.30-3.30)

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all the ingredients are mixed to the product specifications as per the daily plan.
• Ensure that all the standard operating procedures, work instructions and escalation processes for raw materials and component parts with regards to quality defects.
• Ensure all waste materials from the manufacturing processes are disposed of in the correct waste stream.
• Monitor and drive the standards for the working area to meet or exceed the standards of safety and hygiene.
• Complete all actions raised from the GMP, and Health and Safety audit within the agreed time.
• Responsible for own output and quality to agreed levels, producing according to specification.
• Responsible for reporting defects and potential defects in all equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining all paper records and IFS transactions as required.

Qualifications

Key Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience ofMezz floor and bulk prep positions and running and operating of all equipment

Qualifications and knowledge

• Good understanding of IFS system.
• Good understanding of CCPs on Mezz.
• Good level of Numeracy (L1 equivalent)

Qualities and Experience

• Good organisational skills, prioritisation of own workload.
• Good awareness of allergens in line with HACCP risk assessment.
• Good experience of right first-time checks.

Additional Information

What we offer you in return:

• Salary of £26,047.83
• Working Monday to Friday Days between 6am and 3.30pm (rotating shifts)
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme