Production Line Leader

Overview

Valeo Foods UK brings 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, the portfolio blends heritage, craft and category-leading innovation. Alongside the branded portfolio, we are 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.

We’re on a journey of transformation, strengthening operations, driving quality and investing in our people. It’s an exciting, fast-moving environment where heritage meets new thinking, and 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.

Production Line Leader at Matthew Walker — Lead a team on the production line to ensure high standards in the making of Christmas puddings.

• Lead a team of pudding perfectionists — Guide the production team to ensure every pudding meets legendary standards.
• Keep things ticking along smoothly — Ensure ingredients flow and address hiccups with a practical plan.
• Make sure the machines are behaving — Maintain equipment in good working order (you don’t need to be a tech wizard, but keeping equipment in line is key).
• Numbers matter — Monitor production targets, minimise waste, and help meet goals.

• Initiative:
  Ability to use your own initiative and actively participate in achieving team objectives.
• Can-Do Attitude:
  Positive approach and willingness to take on challenges.
• Teamwork:
  Strong ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to targets.

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

Hours:

7.30am till 3.30pm (Monday to Friday) — occasional 6.30am starts

Salary: £28,011.34 (time and a quarter pay for any 6.30am starts)