As a key part of our production team, you will:
- Operate machinery or support production processes in our Bakery, Topping, or Packaging areas
- Carry out quality and food safety checks (e.g. visual inspections, CCP verifications, traceability)
- Identify and elevate non-conformances in line with ISO, FSSC, GMP and HACCP standards
- Support smooth changeovers, maintain standards, and ensure accurate completion of documentation
- Work collaboratively with your team, supervisors and support functions to drive site performance
- Full training is provided - but experience in food manufacturing, FMCG or fast-paced production environments is a real advantage.
- State-of-the-art facility producing some of the UK's leading frozen pizza brands
- Friendly and inclusive culture where every employee has a voice and we strive to be 'better for everyone'
- Strong focus on internal promotion and development
- Modern site with high hygiene, automation, and safety standards
We're looking for experienced production professionals who want to build a career in high-volume food manufacturing - and help us deliver the "Taste of Home" to millions., A great team player who can communicate clearly and professionally - Flexibility to work rotating shifts (AM/PM Monday to Friday)
At Dr. Oetker, we don't just make pizza. We shape a better tomorrow by building teams that care about quality, consistency, and continuous improvement. Our Leyland site is where Chicago Town pizzas were first made over 30 years ago - and we're still growing today. - Leyland is a proud member of the Pizza Production Unit (PPU) - a collaborative network across our pizza manufacturing sites focused on sharing best practice, developing expertise, and driving change. As part of the PPU, you'll have the opportunity to influence improvement projects and contribute to shaping the future of our processes.
- £12.71/hr (equivalent to £24,843) depending on experience
- Increased pay up to £13.84/hr (£26,988) as you develop skills and responsibilities
- Overtime paid at 1.5x
- 37.5 hours per week, rotating AM/PM shifts, Mon-Fri (no weekends)
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with service-related increases
- Skills-based development programme to support your career growth
- External delivered apprenticeship programs supported
- Free pizzas, fresh fruit, tea & coffee - and a subsidised on-site restaurant
- Free on-site parking and EV charging points
- Private medical insurance, healthcare cash plan & enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
- Employee referral scheme (£350), suggestion schemes & recognition awards
- Cycle to Work Scheme, free health checks and more
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Production Operatives (rotating shifts) - starting rate from £12.71 in Leyland employer: Dr. Oetker (UK) Ltd.
Dr. Oetker (UK) Limited is an excellent employer that prioritises employee well-being through a comprehensive benefits and rewards programme, fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture. With the flexibility of hybrid working from our Leyland Production site, employees enjoy a balanced work-life dynamic while having access to continuous growth opportunities and innovative digital tools like Extra Slice to enhance their experience.
