Food Manufacturing Operator | 6am-6pm (Patak's)
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Ready to Eat (RTE) team, who make our world class pappadum’s, in a role responsible for packing and processing finished goods. This role is on a continental 6am-6pm shift pattern.
What are we about?
AB World Foods is a branded food business famous for flavour. As great as our brands are, our people are what makes us special. We are committed to making ABWF a great place to work, grow & develop.
We're sure you've heard of - and probably enjoyed - many of our delicious products. In 2008, two successful branded food businesses came together to form AB World Foods. Today, our portfolio of brands includes Patak's, Blue Dragon, Levi Roots, Al’Fez and TABASCO®.
What's the role about?
Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be primarily based within the packing end of production, responsible for running various pieces of packing machinery and processing the finished goods, ready for dispatch.
All tasks must be completed in a manner to achieve the safe, hygienic, efficient and best-cost manufacture of all designated products to the required quality, specification and quantity.
How will you stand out?
- Demonstrate flexibility in line with Business Requirements
- Be a strong team player with the ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as being able to work independently
- Organised, conscientious and be confident in their ability to operate machinery
- Awareness of basic food hygiene (trained in-house)
- Awareness and understanding of all CCP’s for the line
- Awareness and understanding of Health and Safety
- High level of numeracy and literacy as well as working accurately in completing paperwork and in calculations.
- Good Communication skills – working collaboratively with operatives and the Technicians and Team Leader
What can you expect from us?
- Up to £1,000 through our Company Bonus Scheme
- 22 days holiday
- Paid Breaks
- Company Pension Scheme (contributions matched up to 10%)
- Company Sick Pay scheme
- Simply Health Cover (claim for treatments e.g. dental)
- Annual party
- Free, onsite parking
- Heavily discounted Employee Shop
- Subsidised Spice Café
- My Benefits Website with various retailer discounts
- Give As You Earn
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Helpline
*Unfortunately due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to reply to all candidates. If you do not receive a response to your application within 21 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful. ** No agencies please**
Please ensure you provide an up to date email address and phone number with your application.
Privacy Notice: Information you supply when you apply for a role with us will be held and used by AB World Foods Limited (registered in England and Wales under company number 01400901), for the purpose of considering your application and your suitability for employment and will be retained for no longer than necessary for these purposes unless you agree otherwise. See our Online Privacy Notice (https://www.abworldfoods.com/static.php?cid=309) for further information about the way we use your data and about your rights in relation to this data.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £12.81 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Wholesale
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Wholesale.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
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