Mezz Floor Operator

Valeo Foods; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Career Opportunities

Death in service

Cycle to work scheme

Retailer discount platform

Staff discount

Job summary

Valeo Foods' Wallingford site is seeking a dedicated Mezz Operator to join the production team. Reporting to the Mezz Floor Team Leader, you will weigh ingredients, follow production specifications and ensure batches meet quality and safety standards.

This hands-on role requires accuracy, teamwork and good numeracy. You will maintain IFS records, operate mezz equipment, and contribute to a safe, tidy working environment while complying with GMP and HACCP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience on mezz floor and bulk prep roles.
• Experience in food production environment.
• Understanding of IFS system.

Responsibilities

• Mix ingredients to correct product specifications per daily plan.
• Follow SOPs and escalation processes relating to materials and quality defects.
• Dispose waste per site requirements.
• Maintain safety, hygiene and housekeeping standards.
• Complete GMP and Health & Safety audit actions within timelines.
• Own output and product quality; ensure specifications are met.
• Report equipment defects promptly.
• Maintain records and complete IFS transactions.

Skills

Mezz floor

Bulk prep

Food production

IFS system

CCPs on Mezz

Numeracy

Allergen awareness

GMP/H&S

Job description

Job Description

Mezz Operator

Shifts: Monday to Friday, 6am till 2pm and 2pm till 10pm (rotating shifts)

Salary: £36,875.84

Our Wallingford site — the home of our iconic Rowse Honey — is looking for a dedicated Mezz Operator to join our production team. Reporting to the Mezz Floor Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in producing our sauces and curds, ensuring every batch meets our high standards of quality, safety and consistency.

This is a hands‑on role where accuracy, teamwork and attention to detail are essential. You’ll be responsible for weighing ingredients, following production specifications and completing all required IFS system transactions using the correct HU.

Key Responsibilities

• Mix all ingredients to the correct product specifications in line with the daily production plan.
• Follow all standard operating procedures, work instructions and escalation processes relating to raw materials, components and quality defects.
• Ensure all waste materials are disposed of correctly and in line with site waste‑stream requirements.
• Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene and housekeeping across the working area.
• Complete all actions arising from GMP and Health & Safety audits within agreed timelines.
• Take ownership of your output and product quality, ensuring all work meets specification.
• Report any equipment defects or potential issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate paper records and complete all IFS transactions as required.

Qualifications

Key Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience of Mezz floor and bulk prep positions and running and operating of all equipment
• Previous Food Production experience

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

• Excellent Career Opportunities
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retailer discount platform
• Staff discount

And plenty more!