Production Operative

Vitacress; Andover; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE and full training

Overtime opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Vitacress Salads is seeking a Production Operative for day shifts in Andover. You will join a team responsible for preparing, packing and quality-checking fresh salad products for major UK retailers.

The role operates on a 6:00am–6:00pm cycle with a 4 on/4 off pattern, in a chill environment around 5°C. Overtime is available at the 1.25x rate, and full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Reliable and committed individuals.
• Good attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and strong teamworking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Own transport is essential as the site is not accessible by public transport.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pack and quality-check fresh salad products for major UK retailers.
• Work in a food production environment with temperatures around 5°C.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Fast-paced production

Own transport essential

Job description

Production Operative - Days

St Mary Bourne, Andover, SP11 6DB

£12.71 per hour (£26,602.03 per year)

6:00am - 6:00pm | 4 On / 4 Off

Overtime available at 1.25x rate

Permanent, Full-Time

Join Vitacress, one of the UK's leading fresh produce suppliers. As a Factory Operative, you'll be part of a team responsible for preparing, packing and quality-checking fresh salad products for major UK retailers. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where quality, teamwork and safety are key.

This role is based in a food production environment where temperatures are typically around 5°C

What We Offer

• PPE and Full training provided, no experience required
• Overtime opportunities
• Career progression opportunities
• Pension & life assurance

What We're Looking For

• Reliable and committed individuals
• Good attention to detail
• Positive attitude and strong teamworking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Own transport is essential as the site is not accessible by public transport.

Upcoming Recruitment Dates

• Assessment Centre: Wednesday 23 September
• Induction Dates: 5 October & 20 October

Vitacress Salads, based in leafy St Mary Bourne, Andover is one of the principal salad and watercress suppliers in the UK. With our own salad leaf farms, we take immense pride in delivering a field to fork operation. We grow, wash, pack and distribute salad and watercress for retailer own brands and our own brand Steve’s Leaves. We take pleasure in ensuring the best possible standard and we will empower you to do the same. From the way we grow our products, to the relationships we maintain with customers, everyone knows exactly what is going on. We are authentic and grounded. At the centre of everything is a trust that you can feel every day at work. From the salads that are grown on site; to the investment in facilities and the growth of the business; to growing and nurturing out talented employees, growing is truly at the heart of what we do. Join us and become a trusted partner in our business.