Production Operative - Henderson Kitchen

Henderson Group; Randalstown; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive salary

Pension scheme

Healthcare

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Discount scheme across UK/Ireland

Staff discount

Job summary

Henderson Kitchen in Randalstown is seeking a Production Operative to support daily production tasks in a busy facility. You will check goods in, select ingredients, and package products while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

The role requires a flexible, team-oriented person, with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. 38 hours per week, typically 6am–5pm, five days out of seven.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment is desirable.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good awareness of health and safety practices.
• Willing to learn new skills and processes.

Responsibilities

• Check goods in and select ingredients.
• Package, seal and label products.
• Assemble products into boxes and load pallets.
• Maintain a safe and hygienic working environment.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Health & Safety awareness

Adaptable & eager to learn

Job description

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Job Posting Closing Date: 11:59pm, Thursday 26th November 2026.

Production Operative

Henderson Kitchen

Attractive Salary and Benefits

38 Hours per Week

Randalstown

Who are we?

Henderson Kitchen are the proud creators of "the Chef" range, delicious home cooked, traditional recipes that our customers can pick up in our stores. Our team based out of our facility in Randalstown town believe food should be fresh, quality and good value.

Our range is just that.

If you enjoy working with the finest ingredients, have a passion for great tasting food and love being part of a close-knit team then the Henderson Kitchen is the place for you!

As a Production Operative you'll be part of a small team, involved in tasks such as checking goods in, selecting ingredients, product packaging, sealing and labelling, assembling products into boxes, loading finishing products to pallets and above all maintaining a safe and hygienic working environment at all times.

Skills for Success

It would be desirable if you had experience working in a kitchen (or similar environment but please don't worry if you have no previous retail or foodservice experience - we'll provide you with all the right training.
Above all we are looking for team members with personality, passion, energy and a positive attitude who know how to make our customers smile and provide the very best experience!

Joining us as Production Operative, the minimum criteria you'll need is:

• Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive, can-do attitude with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Adaptable and willing to learn new skills, processes and ways of working.
• Good awareness of Health and Safety practices.

Desirable Criteria include:

• Previous experience working within a kitchen, food production or manufacturing environment.
• Level 2 Food Safety Qualification

Are we right for you?

As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.

Ambition

We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.

Customer First

We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.

Teamwork

We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.

Integrity

We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.

The Reward

The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business that places our communities at the heart of what we do.
Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment. We value employee development and heavily invest in our people.
Benefits include market competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more.

This is a full-time position working 38 hours per week, working any 5 days out of 7 usually between the hours of 6am-5pm. Flexibility will be required in terms of working hours. Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to discuss shift patterns at interview.

Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Thursday 26th November 2026.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Hightown Avenue Mallusk, Newtownabbey BT36 4RT [phone] [e-mail]