Production Operative
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 largest 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. We’re strengthening our 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.
Days, Evenings and Nights Available
Days & Evenings: £24,484.20 per year (£12.90 per hour)
Nights: £24,484.20 plus £3,120 annual night allowance
At Valeo Foods Blackburn, we're growing.
Thanks to new customer wins and increasing demand, we're looking for more people to join our production team and help us create some of the products found in homes and on supermarket shelves across the UK.
If you've ever enjoyed chocolate-coated treats, PoppEggs, Mini Eggs or nougat products, there's a good chance they've started their journey through a factory like ours.
The reality is that none of it happens without great people.
That's where you come in.
Whether you're looking for a fresh start, a stable long-term career, or your first step into manufacturing, we're interested in people with the right attitude. You don't need years of experience. You don't need a perfect CV. You just need to be reliable, willing to learn and ready to be part of a team that takes pride in what it does.
A Typical Day
No two shifts are exactly the same, but you'll spend your time helping to keep our production lines running efficiently and safely.
You might be preparing ingredients, operating machinery, carrying out quality checks, packing finished products or making sure everything is running as it should. Some days will be busy, some will be challenging, but you'll always be surrounded by colleagues who support each other and work together to get the job done.
The products we make are enjoyed by millions of people, and every person on site plays a part in making that happen.
We're much more interested in your attitude than your previous job title.
If you're someone who:
- Turns up and gives their best
- Enjoys working as part of a team
- Takes pride in doing a good job
- Likes being active and hands-on
- Wants to learn new skills
then we'd love to hear from you.
Previous manufacturing or factory experience can be helpful, but it isn't essential. Many of our colleagues joined with no experience at all and have gone on to build successful careers with us.
Shift Options
Days
Monday to Friday
7:00am - 3:00pm
Evenings
Monday to Friday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Nights
Sunday to Thursday
11:00pm - 7:00am
Why Join Valeo Foods?
For many people, this starts as a production role and becomes much more.
We believe in developing our people and creating opportunities to grow. Whether your ambition is to become a Team Leader, move into Engineering, Quality, Planning or another area of the business, we'll support you in building your career.
Alongside your salary, you'll also benefit from:
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Staff discount
- Retail discounts platform
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Career development opportunities
- Training and ongoing support