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Honey Process Operative with FLT Licence

3/17/2026

The operative will be responsible for picking and loading batches of honey into cabinets according to recipes and pump plans while strictly adhering to health, safety, and GMP standards. Key duties also involve following standard operating procedures, maintaining hygiene, and contributing recommendations for continuous improvement within the department.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
At Valeo Foods UK, we're the creative force behind an array of beloved brands spanning indulgence, innovation, and tradition. From the iconic crunch of Kettle Crisps to the pure sweetness of Rowse Honey, and the rich heritage of Matthew Walker puddings, our portfolio reflects our commitment to quality and diversity. But that's not all – our family of brands extends further, encompassing an exciting array of products and experiences. Whether it's the Wild West flavours of New World Foods, the nostalgic joy of Barratt sweets, or the timeless appeal of Metcalfe Popcorn, each brand carries its own unique story, flavour, and charm. Join us on a journey where passion meets flavour, crafting experiences that bring people together and delight taste buds.
About the Role

Company Description

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.

 

Job Description

Honey Process Operative with FLT Licence

Rotating 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm

Wallingford

Join the buzz at Rowse Honey!
We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic and reliable team players to join our Honey Process Team — the vital first step in ensuring every drop of Rowse Honey meets our high standards.

 

🐝 What You’ll Be Doing

As part of the Honey Process Team, you’ll:

  • Ensure Health & safety is always maintained, Keep a high standard of GMP in all areas.
  • Pick batches of honey from recipes issued and load them into the cabinets.
  • Ensure that all the honey is loaded into the cabinets and pumped as per the pump plan.
  • Follow the standard operating procedures, work instructions and escalation processes for raw materials and component parts with regards to quality defects.
  • Maintain hygiene and housekeeping standards maximising GMP standards within all areas.
  • Always wear correct protective clothing and equipment.
  • Own and make recommendations for continuous improvement within the department.
  • To carry out any other reasonable supervisory or managerial request.

Qualifications

🌟 What We’re Looking For

We’re after someone who brings:

  • Forklift licence (Counterbalance, grabs trained)
  • Numeracy/data accuracy
  • Good awareness of allergens in line with HACCP risk assessments.
  • Inter-personnel skills, liaising with internal and external teams.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Prioritising
  • Communication Skills – written and verbal.
  • Decision making
  • Ability to react effectively to short notice change, integrating the needs of all departments.
  • ASPIRE Values & behaviours: Aim High; Support Others; Pride; Innovation; Recognition; Environmentally Conscious

Additional Information

Rotating 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm
What we offer you in return:

  • Excellent Career Opportunities
  • Matched pension scheme up to 10%
  • Death in service
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Retailer discount platform
  • Staff discount 
  • And plenty more!

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with Valeo Foods UK? Let’s chat.

Key Skills
Forklift LicenceCounterbalanceGrabs TrainedNumeracyData AccuracyAllergen AwarenessHACCPInter-personnel SkillsDetail OrientedPrioritisingCommunication SkillsDecision MakingContinuous Improvement
Categories
ManufacturingFood & BeverageLogisticsTradesSecurity & Safety
Benefits
Excellent Career OpportunitiesMatched pension scheme up to 10%Death in serviceCycle to work schemeRetailer discount platformStaff discount
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