Job Description

12 hour shifts, including weekends and bank holidays

30,083.01 + shift allowance, rising to 33,426.00 + shift allowance after successful training and probation period.

About Newly Weds Foods

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 BRC accredited leading specialist manufacturer of coatings, seasonings and flavourings for the food industry supplying major manufacturers throughout the world and a world leader within 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.

Newly Weds Foods Banbury

Based on Lombard Way, Newly Weds Foods has been operational in Banbury since 2011. During that time our employee team has grown, and we now employ over 250 people. We have a Bakery, Blend factory and a dedicated Gluten Free factory. We operate over a range of shifts in our production facilities, have on site services including a QA team, Engineers, Supply Chain, Logistics, Payroll and HR and we also have a dedicated on-site R&D team.

Overview

Newly Weds Foods Ltd is looking to recruit a Production Operative in our Blend Department on our 12-hour rotational shift (the working hours are 7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am and one week you will be working Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and the next week you would be working Wednesday and Thursday, and so on).

The role will include weighing up, mixing, packing, stacking and material handling of our products. This is a physically demanding role and involved consistently lifting bags, throughout the shift, that weigh up to 25kgs.

Responsibilities

To work as a Production Operative in the Blend Department where the main activities include weighing up, mixing, packing, stacking and material handling; Ensure a quality process throughout from the product, to the packaging, to adhering to corporate quality standards; Ensure relevant paperwork is completed on time, and suggest improvements where applicable; Adhere to corporate sanitation standards at all times; Adhere to NWF health and safety policy, reporting any near misses or issues observed relating to quality, safety, sanitation, machinery or throughput to the Department Manager

Experience

Previous experience in a food production environment is preferred. Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to use hand tools effectively. Familiarity with power tools and their safe operation is advantageous. Proven ability to work well in a team-oriented setting while also being self-motivated. Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Benefits:

Pension -

3% paid via salary sacrifice, saving you tax and NI contributions

Annual Salary Reviews

- an annual pay review is conducted every January

Holiday

-23 days plus bank holidays, rising to 25 plus bank holidays after 5 years' service plus a holiday buy and sell scheme of up to 5 days

Family friendly

- Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave pay, as well as an annual family fun day

Freebies

-EAP, free on-site parking, tea and coffee,

Health care cash plan

- including cash back for opticians, dentist, complimentary therapies

Premium Employee Assistance Programme

- including up to 8 counselling sessions, as well as telephone advice for a range of issues

Cycle to work scheme

- once you have passed your probation period

Employee events

- annual family fun day, Christmas party, as well as an Easter egg at Easter, and long service awards for those hitting 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 years' service

Death in service benefit

- 2 x annual salary

"Refer A Friend" Scheme

- 500 for each person you successfully recommend, terms and conditions apply
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,083.01-33,426.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

12 hour shift Overtime Weekend availability
Experience:

Food production: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/07/2025