Natures Way Foods Ltd
Production Operative
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PRODUCTION OPERATIVE | NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED | CHICHESTER FOOD PARK | AMAZING BENEFITS
Join Natures Way Foods as a Production Operative and play a vital role in supporting our production lines, ensuring our fresh, high quality products are produced safely, and efficiently to the highest standards for our retail customers. We provide full training, so no prior experience is needed - just a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
What you get from us:
- £25,509 annual salary + £1,100 shift allowance
- Discounted employee shuttle bus from two pick-up points in Portsmouth
- Health cash plan and life assurance/enhanced pension
- Online GP access
- Flexible benefits: gym discounts, long service awards, and enhanced family leave
- Free English lessons & a £3,000 training investment from day one
The hours you’ll work:
You'll work a rotating shift pattern of 2 weeks of day shifts followed by 2 weeks of night shifts, with 12-hour shifts from 7:00am to 7:00pm (days) or 7:00pm to 7:00am (nights).
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Over a 4-week period, you'll work 14 shifts in total. A typical schedule is:
- Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday
- Weeks 3 & 4: The same pattern, but on night shifts
With this rota, you'll enjoy every other weekend off, giving you regular time to rest, recharge, and plan ahead.
What you’ll do:
- Working on our food production lines, preparing fresh produce for labelling
- Chopping and preparing fresh produce
- Picking and packing products
- Loading and unloading product on to the production lines
- Operating specialised machinery
What we’re ideally looking for from you:
- Strong attention to detail
- An ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude with a motivation and drive, with a willingness to learn
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Who are we?
Natures Way Foods is a leading manufacturer of fresh salads, coleslaw, and food-to-go products for major UK retailers. With a diverse workforce speaking 39 languages and four manufacturing sites producing over 400 million units each year, we're growing fast and offer real opportunities for career progression.
Our vision is to lead the future of fresh food through quality, innovation, and care for our customers, people, communities, and planet. We’re proud of our inclusive culture and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Interested in joining?
Apply today with your CV.
Please note, applicants must be UK-based, and we are unable to offer sponsorship.
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