Production Operative

About this role

Days, Evenings and Nights Available Days & Evenings: £24,484.20 per year (£12.90 per hour) Nights: £24,484.20 plus £3,120 annual night allowance At Valeo Foods Blackburn, we're growing. Thanks to new customer wins and increasing demand, we're looking for more people to join our production team and help us create some of the products found in homes and on supermarket shelves across the UK. If you've ever enjoyed chocolate-coated treats, PoppEggs, Mini Eggs or nougat products, there's a good chance they've started their journey through a factory like ours.

The reality is that none of it happens without great people. That's where you come in. Whether you're looking for a fresh start, a stable long-term career, or your first step into manufacturing, we're interested in people with the right attitude. You don't need years of experience. You don't need a perfect CV. You just need to be reliable, willing to learn and ready to be part of a team that takes pride in what it does.

A Typical Day No two shifts are exactly the same, but you'll spend your time helping to keep our production lines running efficiently and safely. You might be preparing ingredients, operating machinery, carrying out quality checks, packing finished products or making sure everything is running as it should. Some days will be busy, some will be challenging, but you'll always be surrounded by colleagues who support each other and work together to get the job done.

The products we make are enjoyed by millions of people, and every person on site plays a part in making that happen. We're much more interested in your attitude than your previous job title. If you're someone who: Turns up and gives their best Enjoys working as part of a team Takes pride in doing a good job Likes being active and hands-on Wants to learn new skills then we'd love to hear from you. Previous manufacturing or factory experience can be helpful, but it isn't essential.

Many of our colleagues joined with no experience at all and have gone on to build successful careers with us. Shift Options Days Monday to Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm Evenings Monday to Friday 3:00pm - 11:00pm Nights Sunday to Thursday 11:00pm - 7:00am Why Join Valeo Foods? For many people, this starts as a production role and becomes much more. We believe in developing our people and creating opportunities to grow. Whether your ambition is to become a Team Leader, move into Engineering, Quality, Planning or another area of the business, we'll support you in building your career.