Production Operator

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Valeo Foods UK in Norwich is hiring motivated Production Operators to run and monitor production and packing lines, ensuring safety, efficiency and quality. Shifts are days or nights, 3 on 3 off, 7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am. The role offers a clear growth path and a supportive team, with pride in products on UK shelves. Salary varies by shift and experience, with days around £24,500 and nights in the upper £20k to £27k range depending on DOE. You will operate machinery, perform checks, record data and follow food safety procedures. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight relevant factory experience, quality checks, reliability and teamwork, and problem solving on a fast line.

Company Description

At Valeo Foods UK we bring together a family of much-loved UK food brands supported by the scale and ambition of a global investment partner. From Kettle’s bold crunch to Rowse’s natural sweetness, through to Matthew Walker and Barratt Sweets, our portfolio blends heritage, craft and category-leading innovation.

Alongside our branded portfolio, we are also one of the UK’s largest suppliers of private label products, partnering with major retailers to deliver quality and category expertise that meets the needs of millions of households every week.

As a business, we’re on a journey of transformation. We’re strengthening our operations, driving quality and investing in our people. It’s an exciting, fast-moving environment where heritage meets new thinking, and where every colleague contributes to shaping the future of food across the UK.

Join us and play your part in building the next chapter of some of Britain’s most loved brands

Job Description

Shifts: Days OR Nights, 3 on 3 off, 7 till 7

Salary:

- Days; £24,500.70 

- Nights; £26266.98-£27,211.08 (DOE)

Our site in Norwich is all about producing high-quality snack products. Whether it’s keeping our production lines running smoothly or ensuring everything meets our standards, every role here is vital in delivering the brands people love.

We are looking for motivated and reliable Production Operators to join our production team. 

You will be responsible for operating and monitoring production machinery to ensure products are made safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating production and packing machinery safely and efficiently
• Monitoring machine performance and product quality
• Carrying out basic machine checks and adjustments
• Following food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures at all times
• Recording production data accurately
• Working as part of a team to meet production targets
• Keeping the work area clean and tidy

Here’s what you can expect:

• A clear path for growth: If you’ve worked in factories before and want to develop your technical skills, this is a great place to do it.
• Supportive team environment: We work together to solve problems and hit our goals. It’s a collaborative atmosphere where everyone pulls their weight.
• Pride in your work: It’s satisfying to know that the products we help make end up on shelves across the country.

Qualifications

What do you need to succeed?

We’re looking for people with previous factory or manufacturing experience – food production experience is a big plus. You’ll also need:

• An eye for detail to carry out quality checks and make sure every product meets our standards.
• Practical skills to operate and adjust machinery safely and efficiently.
• Reliability: This is a team environment, and we all count on each other to keep things running.
• Adaptability: Things can change quickly on the line, so staying calm and solving problems is key.