Food Manufacturing Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Albex Group - Kent Foods Ltd (www.kentfoods.co.uk) are seeking to recruit an experienced Food Manufacturing Operative for our manufacturing facility at our Hunslet Site
You will be responsible for a range of Manufacturing duties which will include but not be limited to the following: -
- Blending / Batching of powdered ingredients using pre-set recipe sheets
- Repetitive Lifting of materials up to 25kg in weight
- Accurate Record completion
- Packing Finished Goods into various Completed Pack sizes
- Loading and Unloading materials using FLT
- General Housekeeping duties
Experience within a Food Manufacturing Environment is essential, an FLT license would be an advantage but Full Training would be given to the right candidate, the role requires you to be physically fit as it will include manual lifting. Proficient in written and spoken English, you will be Hardworking and punctual whilst always adhering to Health and Safety Guidelines.
The Ideal Candidate would have: -
- Food Manufacturing Experience ideally with working knowledge of Allergens / GMP
- A flexible approach and the ability to work within a small team
- The ability to communicate confidently with colleagues within a small team
- The ability to work independently and without supervision when required
The role is based on a 48 Hours per week, but you will be expected to undertake working hours which are necessary to meet the needs of the business and therefore a flexible approach is required.
We operate a Rotating Shift Pattern of:
- Week 1 – 06:00 – 16:00 Monday to Friday
- Week 2 – 12:00 – 22:00 Monday to Friday
If you wish to apply for this position, please forward your C.V.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,456.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds, LS10 2JH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- food manufacturing: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: KF Powder Plant 05.23
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Food Manufacturing Operative roles across KENT FOODS LIMITED's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,456 - £27,456 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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