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About us

Valeo Snackfoods is a large business in York. We are fast-paced, supportive and challenging.

Valeo Snackfoods is the combination of Kettle Foods, Tangerine, Big Bear and Its All Good and is one of the UK’s top 100 grocery brands. It is headquartered in Norwich and Pontefract and employs around 2,000 people. The business in the UK and Europe generates revenues of over £280 million.

Our work environment includes:

Growth opportunities
Casual work attire
On-the-job training
Safe work environment

About our site

Our York site has been producing sweets since 1966, Low Poppleton Lane covers our toffee, fudge and chocolate products. Including the iconic Raspberry Ruffle. Our highly skilled employees don’t stop there, producing traditional boiled sweets such as the classic striped mint Humbug by hand!

Poppets
Fox’s Glaciers
Chocolate Enrobing
Fudge
Eclairs
Caramels & Toffees

We are looking for a Production Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and monitoring production machinery and ensuring that all safety protocols are followed.

This role does involve physical manual handling in a warm environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, good communication skills with an open and honest approach and a ‘can do’ attitude.

We are looking for:

Forward Thinking.
Good literacy, numeracy skills
A reliable, enthusiastic team player.
Ability to work as part of a team and manage individual workload.
Display a positive work ethic
Attention to detail, and flexible in duties.
A proven attendance and timekeeping record.
Desirable previous experience gained in a factory environment. However, training will be provided

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.

Your Responsibilities: