Production Operative
ABOUT NICHOLS
We’re Nichols – the home of Vimto, and there is no other business quite like ours!
We have been making life taste better since 1908. Every day here is bursting with flavour – from the loved brands we’re proud to share with the world, to the energy, ambition and innovative ideas that fizz through our teams.
As well as our refreshingly different Vimto taste, our varied brand portfolio spans the still, carbonated, post-mix and frozen drinks categories – so you will find us in your local supermarket, pub and leisure outlet. We also work with the UK’s leading food manufacturers to provide a truly unique range of products that everyone loves.
At the heart of everything is our rich family heritage, an unrelenting ambition to keep innovating, and a true pride in who we are. This is a place where you can be yourself, speak up, and get stuck in. We celebrate the wins, cheer each other on and keep things fizzing with positivity. From leaders who listen to teammates who’ve always got your back, its work that feels as good as it tastes!
Our Ross-on-Wye site is the heart of production, the home of our post‑mix, juices and slushes for Out of Home customers. Our factory is a key ingredient in the Nichols recipe for success — helping us stay innovative, adaptable, and ready to serve up what our customers crave.
Nichols is where serious fun meets real opportunities – and where work tastes better.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
We are looking for a Production Operative to join our Ross‑on‑Wye team, working Monday – Wednesday 6am-6pm, with occasional Thursdays to average 38 hours per week.
The role will include:
- Be part of the manufacturing teams in ensuring required daily workload is completed on time, in full and to the approved standards.
- Following SOPs and Approved Recipes to ensure we have the best soft drinks and mixers available.
- Completing a range of tasks including (but not limited to) production preparation, machine operating, stacking product, product movement, downtime monitoring and work area cleanliness.
- Report any issues with stock or equipment immediately to your team leader to minimise downtime.
- Dispose of any waste via the appropriate procedures, ensuring any production/stock wastage is monitored and reported.
- Be willing to learn and share new skills to maximise a multi‑skilled team.
- Follow all quality processes and procedures, reporting any potential hazards or near misses to promote a
- culture of right first time.
ABOUT YOU
To make a splash in this role you will bring.
- Flexibility – shift patterns and business needs can change therefore our manufacturing teams must have an adaptable mindset and be available to work opposite shift patterns if required.
- Pride in your work and committed to doing a great job every day.
- Openness to learning new skills and training others.
- Communicate positively with others – operating as a role model for the Nichols values.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US:
No matter where you work in our business you will be entitled to a range of amazing benefits, here is a snapshot of what we can offer you:
- 25 days holiday (with opportunity to buy extra every year)
- Annual Bonus
- Save as you Earn Share Scheme
- Option to join our private medical cover scheme
- Enhanced Primary Carers leave and sick pay
AND LET’S NOT FORGET THE PERKS
We are also proud to offer:
- Holiday home stay
- Your birthday off work
- Free on‑site parking
- 1 day a year off work to volunteer in the community (you choose when and where)
- Help yourself to our drinks when at one of our sites
- Staff shop with discounts on our products
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe diverse teams perform at their best, and we welcome people with different backgrounds, life experiences, perspectives and ways of thinking.
Any job offer is subject to an individual’s Right to Work in the UK.
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