About us

Newly Weds® Foods is a leading, privately owned global food ingredients business and has been innovating since 1932. The European division is a market leader in the manufacture of coatings, seasonings and functional ingredient systems.

Today, Newly Weds® Foods is a world leader in food ingredient technology. A network of R&D, manufacturing and service facilities around the globe allows us to serve our customers’ needs in more than 68 countries. But despite our size and scope, we’ve continued to be an independent, family-owned business answerable only to the demands of our customers. That’s why we continue to invest in infrastructure, human resources and capacity to keep pace with our customers’ needs and expectations.

The Role

We are currently seeking a Gluten Free Blend Operative to join our Production team at Newly Weds Foods (Banbury). This is a hands on role within our Gluten Free Blend department, where quality, food safety and teamwork are critical.

You will play a key part in ensuring our gluten free products are manufactured safely, accurately, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Quality

• Weighing, mixing, packing, stacking and handling raw materials and finished products

• Manufacturing products to specification, ensuring correct packaging and labelling

• Maintaining strict adherence to Corporate Quality Standards at all times

• Understanding and operating within HACCP critical control points

Documentation & Compliance

• Completing production paperwork accurately and on time

• Inputting required records into computer systems

• Supporting updates to work instructions and procedures when required

Health, Safety & Hygiene

• Maintaining a clean and hygienic work area in line with Corporate Sanitation Standards

• Working safely in accordance with company procedures and the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974

• Reporting hazards or concerns to your shift or department manager

General Duties

• Supporting annual stock takes

• Undertaking training and assisting with training of new or existing team members

• Carrying out other reasonable duties within the scope of the role

Person Specification

Essential

• Literate and numerate

• Reliable, methodical and calm under pressure

• Flexible approach to work

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Willingness to follow company procedures and health & safety rules

Desirable

• Previous food manufacturing experience (ideally FMCG)

• Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety qualifications

• Reach truck and/or PPT licence

Our Values:

• Collaboration – Be One Team

• Flexibility – Be Adaptable and Proactive

• Inspiration – Be a Role Model

• Integrity – Do the Right Thing, First Time, Every Time

• Efficiency – Eliminate Waste

• Responsibility – Take Ownership and Accountability

Other information

Gluten-free Blend Production Operative on B Shift days 0700 – 1900.

Starting salary £30,985.53 + 18% shift allowance = £36,562.93 (during training)

£34,428.78 +18% =£40,635.68 once fully trained.