Food Production Operative

On-site in York·Full-time·Added 6 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Valeo Foods

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Our summary

Salary: £26,509 a year
About £1,880 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, York
Contract: Full-time
Pension: Pension matched up to 10%
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary: £26,508.76
Day Shifts - Monday–Friday, rotating between 6:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00
Excellent Career Opportunities
Matched pension scheme up to 10%
Death in service
Cycle to work scheme
Retailer discount platform
Staff discount
And plenty more!

The role

Join us as a Food Production Operative at our Valeo Foods York site — home of Poppets and XXX Mints — where we produce some of the UK’s most loved confectionery. Every role here plays a vital part in keeping our products moving from factory to fans.

As a Food Production Operative, you’ll work hands-on with our machinery and production lines. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Setting up and operating equipment
Monitoring performance and quality
Completing routine checks
Troubleshooting and adjusting machinery to keep production running smoothly

It’s a fast-paced environment where teamwork is essential, and your contribution will directly help deliver treats enjoyed across the country.

How you'll work

Salary: £26,508.76

Shifts: Monday–Friday, rotating early (6:00–14:00) and late (14:00–22:00)

What we’re looking for in our Food Production Operatives

You don’t need previous experience — just a positive attitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn. If you enjoy practical work, solving problems, and being part of a supportive team, you’ll fit right in.

We’re looking for reliable people who work well in a team and feel comfortable in a busy factory environment. Because the shifts rotate, living locally or having your own transport is a real advantage. Previous factory experience is useful but not essential — we hire for potential and will provide all the training you need.

Hiring process

There’s no CV required. Instead, you’ll complete a short Arctic Shores assessment that helps us understand your strengths and working style. We want to get to know the real you, not just your work history.

About Valeo Foods

In their own words

About the company & team

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.

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