Production Assistant

The Felix Project; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Greater London is seeking a Production Assistant to support daily operations in the food production unit. The role involves planning, supervising volunteers, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should have the right to work in the UK. The position offers a 37.5-hour workweek, competitive annual leave, and various benefits including training opportunities and discounts.

Benefits

Birthday day off

Access to benefit platform for discounts

Training and development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free meals while working

After-work activities

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support in the day-to-day running of the unit across the entire process from goods-in, through all production methods and to goods-out duties.
• Work alongside and supervise our daily volunteers, from inductions and briefings as well as on the production lines throughout the day.
• Support the Production Manager and Production Supervisor in ensuring that all Food Safety, Health and Safety and HACCP standards are being met.

Job description

About Felix's Food Factory

We are looking for the Production Assistant to play a key role in the Felix's Food Factory. At the Felix's Food Factory, we take surplus food from our supplier network and create a range of products which have added value and extended shelf life. A particular focus will be seasonal fruit and vegetable "gluts", using ingredients which we may otherwise not be able to redistribute.

Using four key food production processes (re‑packaging, jarring / preserving, dehydrating and freezing) we will create a range of products.

Typical Day

• Planning new product/s based on the ingredients available that day
• Agreeing relevant food safety requirements and working in line with this
• Working with the production team and volunteers to prepare, produce and package delicious products
• Planning for future products and project work

Job Responsibilities

• Support in the day‑to‑day running of the unit across the entire process from goods‑in, through all production methods and to goods‑out duties.
• Work alongside and supervise our daily volunteers, from inductions and briefings as well as on the production lines throughout the day, whilst creating an efficient, safe and most importantly enjoyable experience for all our volunteers and visitors.
• Support the Production Manager and Production Supervisor in ensuring that all Food Safety, Health and Safety and HACCP standards are being met each day and reporting any issues or concerns to the senior team.

Disability Confident

The Felix Project is a Disability Confident employer and will invite any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria to interview, subject to recruitment circumstances.

Hours & Days

37.5 hours per week, Monday – Saturday, 5 out of 6 days.

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK.
• 25 days annual leave per annum (+ bank holidays) plus up to 5 days additional leave for length of service.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.

Benefits

• Birthday day off.
• Access to benefit platform for a wide range of discounts plus gym discounts.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including 24‑hour GP helpline.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Opportunity for free meals whilst working at our depots.
• After‑work activities such as Felix's softball team, running club and cycling club.