Production Operator Advanced – Meals

Company: apetito UK
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Location: Trowbridge
Job Description:

Position Overview

We are looking for a team member to work in various positions within the Meals department. Working hours are Monday to Friday 14:00‑22:00 on a 40‑hour week. Salary is £13.40 per hour (£13.80 from 1 May 2026) plus bonus and benefits.

Responsibilities

  • Putting in vegetables/potato products – for most products this is done with a scoop but some done by hand
  • Hand placing items up to a total of 3‑4 on a line
  • Correcting weights to keep waste to a minimum
  • Changing overs – help ensure they are efficient; empty bins and waste tubs and replace with clean ones; clean area around the line
  • Weighing on the multi‑portion and twin‑portion line at the required speed

Quality

  • Finished (assembled) products must be right the first time
  • Inform the person running the line if you think there is a potential issue with the quality of the product

Hygiene

  • Follow correct personal hygiene procedures
  • Operate and keep the area clean and tidy as you go
  • Carry out efficient and effective clean‑downs when changing over products

Health & Safety

  • Work in a safe manner at all times
  • Follow safe working practices
  • Assist if required with risk assessments
  • Report any accidents or dangerous occurrences

Qualifications

  • Experience of food safety
  • Working in a production environment

Eligibility

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the skilled worker route as it does not meet the minimum requirements set out under the UK Immigration Rules.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary – accredited Living Wage employer
  • 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
  • Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year
  • Discretionary annual bonus scheme
  • Pension scheme – employer matched contributions up to 4%
  • Life assurance scheme worth at least 1x annual salary
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Free parking
  • Free turkey or voucher at Christmas
  • Access to employee benefits including Perkbox with salary sacrifice options and retail discounts

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Posted: June 1st, 2026