Skilled Production Operative

Samworth Brothers; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health and well-being support

Employee discount scheme

Experience annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Extended leave opportunity

Free on-site parking

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Saladworks, located in Leicester Forest East, is seeking a Preparation Operative to join the Preparation team. You will prepare and handle ingredients for production in a chilled area, following recipes and set processes with emphasis on food safety, quality, and teamwork.

The role is labour intensive with manual handling, and you will work with production equipment and stock controls, ensuring accurate records and efficient prep operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production is advantageous.
• Experience in a chilled or cold environment is useful.
• Able to follow recipes, instructions and set processes.
• Comfortable working with food products and production equipment.
• Able to handle heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for production.
• Collect ingredients and materials from the storage areas.
• Follow recipes, work instructions, and set processes.
• Weigh and prepare ingredients to the correct specification.
• Move ingredients and products safely around the Prep area.
• Load and unload trays, containers, and equipment as needed.
• Complete paperwork and records clearly and accurately when needed.
• Follow stock rotation, food safety, hygiene and health and safety rules.
• Support other tasks in the Preparation area when needed.

Skills

Experience in food production

Chilled/cold environment experience

Follow recipes/instructions

Food products & production equipment

Heavy loads handling

Job description

About The Role

Would you like to join us as a Preparation Operative? You will work as part of the Preparation team. You will help prepare and handle ingredients and products for the production lines. You will work in a chilled area and follow set processes to make sure ingredients are prepared safely and to the right quality standard. Teamwork, food safety, and attention to detail are key parts of the role. The role is labour intensive and involves a lot of manual handling.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for production
• Collect ingredients and materials from the correct storage areas
• Follow recipes, work instructions, and set processes
• Weigh and prepare ingredients to the correct specification
• Move ingredients and products safely around the Prep area
• Load and unload trays, containers, and equipment as needed
• Complete paperwork and records clearly and accurately when needed
• Follow strict rules of stock rotation, food safety, hygiene and health and safety rules
• Support other tasks in the Preparation area when needed

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 would be an advantage
• Experience working in a chilled or cold environment would be useful
• Able to follow recipes, instructions, and set processes
• Comfortable working with food products and production equipment
• Able to handle heavy loads

What We Offer

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

• 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

Located in Leicester Forest East, Saladworks is proud to produce a wide range of high-quality chilled ready meals for some of the UK’s leading retailers. Every dish we create reflects our commitment to taste, freshness, and innovation.

At Saladworks, you’re not 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.

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.