Factory Operative
Vitacress
Full-time
On-site
Chichester, England, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Operative – Runcton
Salary: £25,147.20 per year
Contract: Full-time
Next Assessment Centre: 10th of February
Next Induction: 23rd of February
Are you motivated, reliable and looking to join a fast‑paced team in a growing food manufacturing environment? We’re looking for Operatives to join our Operations team in Runcton, helping us deliver high‑quality fresh herbs to our customers every single day.
This is a great opportunity to build skills, develop in a supportive environment, and be part of a team that prides itself on quality, efficiency and safety.
What you’ll be doing
As a Operative, you’ll play a key role on our production lines by:
- Grading, weighing and packing herbs to the highest standards
- Ensuring all customer orders are met on time
- Following food safety, health & safety and hygiene procedures at all times
- Setting up and supporting the production line during your shift
- Checking labels, weights, seals and pack quality
- Reporting any issues to your Line Leader, Machine Operator or Shift Manager
- Keeping your area clean and tidy through “clean as you go” principles
- Accurately completing all on‑line recording requirements
- Assisting with continuous improvement projects on site
- Supporting and motivating others, and taking part in ongoing training and development
Working environment
- You’ll work in a chilled factory environment (PPE available)
- Noise protection zones in certain areas (hearing protection available)
⭐ What we’re looking for
Essential
- Motivated, results-driven team player
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Awareness of Health & Safety requirements
- High personal hygiene standards
- Willing to follow instructions and learn new tasks
Desirable
- Previous food manufacturing experience
- Food safety qualification
Why join us?
- Competitive salary
- Full training provided
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for personal development and upskilling
- Play an important part in supplying quality products to major customers
Next Steps
Our next Assessment Centre will be held soon — date TBC. Apply now to secure your place!
Vitacress Herbs, based just outside historic Chichester, West Sussex, is a primary supplier of Herb and horticulture products in the UK. With our 23-acre site covered in specialist glass houses, we take immense pride in our work ensuring our consumers have a fresh, quality product to enhance their home cooking or enhance their garden environment. We take pleasure in ensuring the best possible standards and we will empower you to do the same. From the way we grow our products, to the relationships we maintain with customers, everyone knows exactly what is going on. We are authentic and grounded. At the centre of everything is a trust that you can feel every day at work. From the herbs that are grown on site; to the investment in facilities and the growth of the business; to growing and nurturing out talented employees, growing is truly at the heart of what we do. Join us and become a trusted partner in our business.