Company Description
At Valeo Foods UK we bring together a family of much-loved UK food brands supported by the scale and ambition of a global investment partner. From Kettle’s bold crunch to Rowse’s natural sweetness, through to Matthew Walker and Barratt Sweets, our portfolio blends heritage, craft and category‑leading innovation. Alongside our branded portfolio, we are also one of the UK’s biggest suppliers of private‑label products, partnering with major retailers to deliver quality and category expertise that meets the needs of millions of households every week. As a business, we’re on a journey of transformation: strengthening operations, driving quality and investing in our people. It’s an exciting, fast‑moving environment where heritage meets new thinking and where every colleague contributes to shaping the future of food across the UK. Join us and play your part in building the next chapter of some of Britain’s most loved brands.
Job Description – Mezz Floor Operator
Location: Heanor
Our site in Heanor is the home to our Matthew Walker Christmas puddings.
Shift: Day shift – operating between 6 am and 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday on rotating shifts (6‑2, 6:30‑2:30, 7‑3, 7:30‑3:30).
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure that all ingredients are mixed to product specifications as per the daily plan.
- Follow all standard operating procedures, work instructions and escalation processes for raw materials and component parts with regards to quality defects.
- Dispose of all waste materials from manufacturing processes in the correct waste stream.
- Monitor and drive standards for the working area to meet or exceed safety and hygiene standards.
- Complete all actions raised from the GMP and health and safety audit within the agreed time.
- Take responsibility for own output and quality, producing according to specification.
- Report defects and potential defects in all equipment.
- Maintain all paper records and IFS transactions as required.
Qualifications and Experience
Key Skills and Experience:
- Previous food production experience.
Qualifications and Knowledge
- Good understanding of IFS system.
- Good understanding of CCPs on Mezz.
- Good numeracy level (L1 equivalent).
Qualities and Experience
- Good organisational skills and prioritisation of own workload.
- Good awareness of allergens in line with HACCP risk assessment.
- Good experience of right first‑time checks.
Additional Information – What We Offer You in Return
- Salary of £26,047.83.
- Working Monday to Friday, days between 6 am and 3:30 pm (rotating shifts).
- Matched pension scheme.
- Death in service.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Canteen accessibility.
- Retailer discount platform.
- Staff discount.
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