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Food Production Operative (Pie Factory Production)

Salary Range
£10 - £11
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
Kilmarnock, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Brownings the Bakers are looking for Production Operatives to join our Pie Factory based in Kilmarnock.

Brownings produce award-winning products now widely available across the whole of Scotland. Stockists include Aldi, Asda, Waitrose, Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury's, Scotmid, Tesco, Morrisons, Spar, 6 of Brownings retail stores as well as many local independent pubs, restaurants and shops.

If you enjoy a fast paced and fun work environment then come and join the team.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Working in a Pie Factory environment carrying out the activities to a consistently high standard, to produce the best quality products
  • Strict adherence to Personal Hygiene and procedures for handling food products
  • Prepare raw products, accurately weighing out and preparing ingredients for mixing
  • Producing various types of savoury products, using modern machinery and technology throughout the process on a production line and interacting with various other teams
  • Adhere to high standards of food safety, food hygiene and quality standards

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong quality focus and professional approach
  • Show initiative and take ownership of tasks/problems
  • Gaining a level of technical expertise in operating various machinery
  • Ability to follow recipe instructions, weights, measurements and accurately record data.
  • Good communication skills, approachable and ability to gain trust and respect from colleagues
  • Team player with a flexible approach
  • Ability to manage change and work effectively under pressure
  • Be receptive to working with meat products

This position is either Monday to Friday, 8am until 4.30pm, or Tuesday to Saturday 7am until 3.30pm.

Only successful candidates will be called to interview. If you have not heard back, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Thank you for your interest in advance.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £10.42-£11.16 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Kilmarnock, KA1 2NP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: PIEPROD030323

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Food Production Operative (Pie Factory Production) roles across Brownings The Bakers's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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