Job Description

About the Company:

Maldon Salt is a fourth-generation family-owned business. Our pyramid salt flakes have been skilfully made using the same traditional artisan methods in the coastal town of Maldon since 1882. Today, we're not just custodians of an ancient culinary tradition but also creators of a highly successful and respected global brand. Maldon Salt is recognised the world over as the finest of sea salts and we are proud to have held the Royal Warrant for official purveyors of sea salt since 2012.

As a business, we take our corporate social responsibility to our customers, partners, and ourselves extremely seriously. We are always seeking ways to lessen our footprint and are currently working on a five-year plan to both increase the sustainability of all the packaging we use and make sure all our packaging is easily recyclable. In addition, with every Maldon salt box produced we will be supporting the World Land Trust and the fantastic work they do to protect threatened habitats and wildlife.

It's all part of our commitment to global environmental sustainability.

Due to our continuing growth plans, we are looking to recruit an additional Production Operative to join the manufacturing team at our site in Maldon, Essex.

About the Role:

As a Production Operative, you work as part of the operations function to manufacture/package and distribute Maldon Salt products by effective operation of plan, equipment, and systems, in primary and secondary areas.

Key internal stakeholders for this position will include Packing Process Team Manager and Engineering Support, who you will regularly communicate with about the progress of work effecting plant performance and other information affecting the activities on site.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Operate and maintain associated equipment in primary and secondary areas of operation to known standards in terms of quality and efficiency Attend monthly Health and Safety meetings with constructive feedback to the team. Complete shift/weekly checks of all plant and equipment Complete quality inspection of materials/finished products Ensure product change overs are undertaken correctly Ensure product produced meets product specification Follow policies, procedures and SOP's at all times. Maintain effective communication with team members/ line management Follow site escalation procedures in the event of issues, non-compliance, and failures Ensure all product quality and traceability documentation has been completed Fully understand and operate quality control procedures as outlined in the site quality systems Fully participate in identified problem solving processes to be able to do first line fault finding and diagnostics. Full involvement in improvement activities utilising continuous improvement framework to establish and capture learning, best practice, document control and process control, plant re-design / modifications and engineering out of re-occurring problems Salt Sorting Pallet loading Use of wrapping machine Labelling packaging items The use of barcode scanners and barcode label printers to support Fusion Capture Supporting the Warehouse team by transferring of Tidmans rock salt to standard pallets Ensure all packing lines are always stocked with packets/tubs Maintain and drive all standards relating to health and safety, quality, and hygiene Take reasonable and practical care of personal health and safety and of others who may be required to implement any legal or company directives regarding health and safety at work Any other reasonable duties as requested

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

Practical experience of working within a high speed/FMCG manufacturing operation would be advantageous but is not essential An understanding of manufacturing health and safety processes, legislation and individual responsibilities would be advantageous but is not essential

Key Behaviours:

Takes pride in their approach to work Has a clear, consistent focus on improving ways of working Supports a culture of continuous improvement Motivates others to work together through effective team work Takes personal responsibility to ensure results are delivered Displays the Maldon Salt values: Integrity, Teamwork, and Innovation

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 x GCSE's Grade 4 (equivalent to C) and/or demonstrable ability to interpret technical information, is essential Previous experience of working in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment, is essential HACCP / ISO / COSHH knowledge is desirable, but not essential Forklift Truck License is desirable but not essential

Rotating Weekly Shift Pattern - 37.5 hours per week

Monday to Friday

Week 1 = 5:45am to 2pm, with one 15-minute paid break and one 30-minute unpaid break Week 2 = 2pm to 10:15pm, with one 15-minute paid break and one 30-minute unpaid break

Salary & Reward Package

30,810 per annum, payable monthly 6 Month Fixed Term Contract 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days with length of service (plus bank holidays) 1 week company sick pay after successful probationary period, increasing to 3-weeks Company Sick Pay (after 12 months service) Income protection (after 3 months service), payable at 75% of basic salary, for up to 5 years (subject to approved claim by insurance provider) Life Assurance (4 x basic annual salary, after 6 months service) Private Medical Insurance (after 6 months service), with option to self-fund partner/child/children Enhanced Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (4% matched contributions) Opportunities for professional growth Employee Assistance Program Employee discounts to high street retailers Cycle to Work Scheme Company Events Christmas Shutdown Free tea and coffee
Please note that all offers are subject to the receipt 2 satisfactory references and a satisfactory Basic DBS check.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 30,810.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay Store discount
Application question(s):

Are you aware the shift pattern rotates on a weekly basis? Can you easily commute to Maldon on a daily basis for a 5.45am start date, and 10.15pm finish time? Do you have experience working in FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)?
Experience:

manufacturing/packing/production line: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/08/2025