Production Operative in Banbury

About Us

Newly Weds® Foods is a leading, privately owned global food ingredients business and has been innovating since 1932. The European division is a market leader in the manufacture of coatings, seasonings and functional ingredient systems. Today, Newly Weds® Foods is a world leader in food ingredient technology. A network of R&D, manufacturing and service facilities around the globe allows us to serve our customers’ needs in more than 68 countries. But despite our size and scope, we’ve continued to be an independent, family-owned business answerable only to the demands of our customers. That’s why we continue to invest in infrastructure, human resources and capacity to keep pace with our customers’ needs and expectations.

The Role

As a Blend Operative, you’ll support the smooth running of production by carrying out a variety of key tasks including weighing, mixing, packing, stacking and material handling. You’ll play an important part in ensuring our products are safe, high‑quality and manufactured to specification.
You will also be responsible for identifying and reporting any issues relating to quality, safety, sanitation, machinery or production flow.

Key Responsibilities

Quality & Documentation

• Manufacture products to the required specification and check packaging and labelling.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and on time.
• Input all relevant data into company systems.
• Support updates to work instructions and procedures.

Sanitation & Safety

• Maintain a clean and hygienic work area at all times.
• Follow all NWF Health & Safety Regulations and report hazards promptly.
• Work in line with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

General Duties

• Assist with annual stock takes.
• Take part in training and help support new team members.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and hygiene standards.
• Carry out other duties within the scope of the role.

Person Specification

• Literate, numerate and able to follow procedures
• Reliable, methodical and calm under pressure
• Good communication skills
• Flexible and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Strong awareness of health & safety

Extra Information

We have two shift available, one is working Night Shift 7pm – 7am (12 hour shifts) with a salary of £30,985.53 + 34% shift allowance and the other will be Day Shift 7am – 7pm (12 hour shifts) with a salary of £30,985.53 + 18% shift allowance.