About the role
At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone. We’re committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong—where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected.
Closing date: Sunday 28th June
Interview process: One Stage Interview
Working pattern: 24/7 Shift Pattern - 42 Hours Per Week Avg.
We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process—just let us know how we can support you.
The Recipe (About the Role)
The purpose of this role is the effective, productive and safe operation of machinery within the factories ensuring that all Health and Safety policies, Food Safety compliance are followed in line with Standard Operating Procedures. This role will also involve working within a multi-functional team that will mean a requirement to work in all areas of the factory and may require work in other plants. This role should be considered as the first step in your career within Weetabix.
- Operate machinery per Standard Operating Procedures to ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety compliance
- Encourage safety practices by providing constructive feedback among peers
- Report hazards using the T-card system
- Participate in Risk Assessment reviews as needed
- Engage in Performance Management through participation in Baton Handovers, Short Interval Control, Team Huddles, and Daily Operations Reviews to improve team KPIs
- Support Fuel for Growth initiatives through Root Cause Analysis and improvement projects
- Complete basic machine setup and maintenance after training
- Utilise basic computer skills, including Office and real-time data capture tools
- Adhere to 5S principles and participate in factory audits
The Ingredients (What we need from you)
Key Know How:
- Basic Food Hygiene – CIEH Certificated
- HACCP Awareness
- COSHH Awareness
- Manual Handling
- Health and Safety Awareness
Nice To Have:
- FLT Licence
- FMCG Experience
Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)
Competitive Salary & Annual Flexible benefits
Salaries will be aligned to the established range for the role, ensuring a consistent and transparent approach to pay.
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.
- Shift Allowance
- Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)
- Discounted Weetabix products
To support our employees, we also offer:
- Continued investment in your personal development
- Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
- The freedom of Flexible Work Opportunities
- Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave
- Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care
- Working Parents Support Group
- Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy
To learn more about life at Weetabix, visit our careers page: https://careers.weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/
Please note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship.
We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support
About the company
Weetabix
We are Weetabix. Home to the UK’s favourite breakfast cereal and muesli (Alpen), and a brilliant Drinks business. Our purpose is to help people live better lives by providing better breakfasts. We’re leading the cereal market with world class innovation, we win awards. And trophies. We created a whole new breakfast category with our Weetabix On the Go Drinks. Oh.., we also make Weetabix Minis, Weetos, Oatibix, Ready Brek, Alpen bars, and more. Bet you didn’t know that before. You do now. With all of this, we win with our customers. Home for us is in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, we’re less than an hour from London and Birmingham. Agile working means we can be based anywhere and get the job done. We export to over 80 countries and we’ve got businesses in other locations around the globe too. We’re ambitious. And it’s all because we give our people the freedom and support to make the big decisions. It’s what we call The Weetabix Difference, and it’ll make all the difference to your career. A family owned business until 2003, Weetabix Food Company is now wholly owned by Post Holdings, Inc., headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Post Holdings, Inc is a consumer packaged g
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