At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate and monitor production equipment, troubleshoot issues, and ensure quality standards.
- Company: Valeo Foods UK, home to beloved food brands and a global investment partner.
- Benefits: 33 days annual leave, training opportunities, career progression, and free on-site parking.
- Other info: Exciting environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team, learn new skills, and contribute to iconic UK food brands.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing or hands-on roles; a passion for problem-solving and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 20790 - 25410 £ per year.
Behind every bag is a team of people who care about getting things right - and we're looking for Machine Operators to join our production team.
This is a hands-on, technical role where you'll operate and monitor equipment, troubleshoot problems, make adjustments and help keep our lines running safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
But this is more than just keeping a machine running.
If you're motivated to learn, improve and take on more responsibility, we'll support you to develop your skills and progress.
- Machine Operator
- BUILD A CAREER, NOT JUST A SHIFT
Technical Expert Team Leader Management You don't need to have your whole career mapped out today. Bring the ambition to learn - we'll help you build the future.
- WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Operate, monitor and optimise production and packing equipment.
- Troubleshoot issues and identify root causes.
- Monitor quality, waste, efficiency and performance.
- Complete safety, quality, GMP and housekeeping checks.
- Support Continuous Improvement and audits.
- Work closely with colleagues, sharing knowledge and helping the team succeed.
- Have experience in manufacturing, production or a hands-on environment.
- Enjoy understanding how things work and solving problems.
- Can stay calm and make decisions when things get busy.
- Communicate well and work positively with others.
- Are proactive, curious and keen to learn.
- Want to build a long-term career with us.
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
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Training & development opportunities
- Career progression
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Hot food restaurant
- Refer-a-friend scheme
READY TO MAKE YOUR MOVE?
From the machine you've kept running to the finished bag on the supermarket shelf, you'll know you played a part in making something people love.
Bring your skills.
Grow your career.
Make KETTLE your future.
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Machine Operator in Norwich employer: Valeo
Valeo Foods is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Blackpool site where you can be part of producing beloved confectionery. We prioritise employee growth through training and development opportunities, while fostering a collaborative culture that values every team member's contribution to our success. Join us for a rewarding career where your efforts directly impact the joy we bring to our customers.
