Production Operative

Samworth Brothers; Melton Mowbray; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Health and wellbeing support

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Extended leave

On-site parking

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Samworth Brothers is seeking a Line Operative to join our busy food production team in Melton Mowbray. You will prepare, make and check products to meet quality standards, following set processes and helping keep the line running safely and on time.

This hands-on role suits someone who can follow instructions, work well in a busy environment, and is keen to learn new skills. We offer a pension, health support, discounts, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production or a similar role is useful.
• Able to follow clear instructions and set processes.
• Comfortable working in a busy production environment.
• Positive attitude and willing to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow work instructions and set processes
• Operate production equipment safely when needed
• Check products for weight, size, quality, and appearance
• Report any quality, food safety, or equipment issues
• Complete basic production checks and records
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and health and safety rules

Skills

Food production experience

Follow clear instructions

Work in busy environment

Willing to learn

Job description

About The Role

Would you like to join us as a Line Operative? You will work as part of a busy food production team. You will prepare, make, and check products to the required standard. You will follow set processes and help keep the line running safely and on time. This is a hands-on role that involves standing for long periods and carrying out repetitive tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow work instructions and set processes
• Operate production equipment safely when needed
• Check products for weight, size, quality, and appearance
• Report any quality, food safety, or equipment issues
• Complete basic production checks and records
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and health and safety rules

About You

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:

• Experience in food production or a similar role is useful
• Able to follow clear instructions and set processes
• Comfortable working in a busy production environment
• Positive attitude and willing to learn new skills

What We Offer

• Company pension scheme
• Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Opportunity for extended leave
• Free on-site parking
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

About Us

Kettleby Foods, based in Melton Mowbray, is a trusted producer of high-quality chilled ready meals, supplying some of the UK’s leading retailers. Our products are crafted with care, combining great taste with convenience to meet the needs of today’s consumers.

At Kettleby Foods, you’re more than just an employee, you’re part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.