Runner - Meals

About the Company

We are a leading food manufacturer dedicated to providing nutritious, delicious, and sustainable meals for the health and social care sectors, particularly supporting elderly and vulnerable people at home or in care environments. Our parent company also owns Wiltshire Farm Foods, the UK's largest home delivery service offering over 330 frozen ready meals nationwide. Proudly accredited as a Living Wage employer and Ethical Trading Initiative member, we emphasize British food and farming, waste reduction, and resource efficiency as part of our corporate responsibility.

Job Role and Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of correct products on the production line to prevent downtime.
• Assist with line changeovers to minimize stoppages.
• Follow all applicable work instructions carefully.
• Operate the depositor machinery as required.
• Adhere strictly to health and safety protocols, promptly reporting any incidents or hazards.
• Maintain product quality by immediately discussing potential quality issues with line supervisors.
• Practice excellent personal hygiene and maintain cleanliness, performing thorough clean downs during product switches to avoid cross contamination.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Proven experience maintaining standards and KPIs in a production setting.
• Competency in English and Mathematics.
• Previous work experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Successful completion of Level 2 Food Safety training is required.

Desirable:

• Possession of a Level 2 Food Safety certificate or similar food safety experience.

Personal Attributes

• Positive, can-do attitude with eagerness to learn new department tasks.
• Team-oriented mindset, willing to assist colleagues.
• Motivated to help the team achieve departmental goals.
• Capability to work independently using own initiative.

Terms and Benefits

• Competitive salary of 14.78 per hour, plus bonuses and benefits.
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• Employer-matched pension contributions up to 4%.
• Life assurance equal to at least 1x annual salary.
• Subsidised staff cafeteria and free on-site parking.
• Free turkey or voucher at Christmas.
• Access to employee perks scheme including salary sacrifice options and discounts at retail outlets.

Note: This position is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker route as it does not meet the immigration requirements.

Company Values

As a family-owned business, we strive to create exceptional meals that enrich health and well-being. We passionately serve some of the UK's most vulnerable groups, commit to high ethical standards recognized by the ETI, and pursue a Net Zero goal by 2040. Inclusion, diversity, and empowering our workforce to reach their full potential are key to our culture.