Food Production Operative - Packing Team Member in London

Location: Park Royal, London NW10

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £14.03 per hour | £32k+ per year | Overtime £17+ per hour

Working Hours: 45 hours per week, 9-hour shifts (including breaks), working 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis. Weekend working may be required as part of the rota.

Package Description:

• A competitive hourly rate of £14.03, rising to £14.40 after successful completion of probation.
• Overtime opportunities paid at £17+ per hour.
• 28 days' annual leave, increasing with service.
• Guaranteed quarterly bonus scheme.
• Free Bigham's meals to take home.
• Discounts with popular high-street retailers.
• Access to Medicash and an online GP service.
• Life assurance benefit.
• Subsidised canteen.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.

Job Introduction:

We're looking for enthusiastic Food Production Operatives to join our award-winning London Kitchen. As a Food Production Operative (Team Member), you'll play a key role in producing the exceptional dishes our customers know and love. Working as part of a supportive team, you'll help ensure every product meets our high standards for quality, food safety and presentation. Whether you're experienced in food production or looking for a new career, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.

Main Responsibilities:

• Produce high-quality products in line with Bigham's specifications and standards.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures at all times.
• Work as part of a team to deliver the daily production plan and operational targets.
• Follow product instructions, recipes and process controls accurately.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure products meet Bigham's exceptional standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Complete production records and documentation accurately where required.
• Report any quality, safety or production issues promptly to your Team Leader.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality and efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a positive and supportive workplace.
• Assist with training and supporting new team members where appropriate.
• Develop your skills and become multi-skilled across different production areas.

The Ideal Candidate:

At Bigham's, our values guide how we work every day. We're looking for people who:

• Bring Extraordinary: You take pride in your work, enjoy delivering high standards and bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything you do.
• Bring People Together: You work well with others, communicate effectively and contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Bring Real Care & Attention: You have a strong eye for detail, follow processes accurately and are committed to maintaining outstanding food safety and quality standards.

You'll also need:

• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• The ability to follow instructions accurately and work to agreed standards.
• A positive, motivated and reliable approach to work.
• A commitment to working safely and maintaining high quality standards.
• A good command of spoken English and the ability to complete the Bigham's English language assessment.
• A willingness to learn new skills and become multi-skilled across different areas of the operation.

This is a physically active role and will require you to spend much of your shift on your feet. Experience within food production, manufacturing, hospitality or a similar environment would be beneficial, but isn't essential as full training will be provided.

About The Company:

At Bigham's, we're passionate about creating exceptional food and providing a great place to work, that's why we've been listed on the UK's Best Workplaces for 5 years running. You'll join a supportive team where your contribution matters, your development is encouraged and you'll play an important part in producing the meals our customers love.