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.
Food Production Operatives Day Shift
Salary: £25,862.20
Shifts: Monday–Friday, rotating early (6:00–14:00) and late (14:00–22:00)
Join us as a Food Production Operative at our Valeo Foods York site — home of Poppets and XXX Mints — where we produce some of the UK’s most loved confectionery. Every role here plays a vital part in keeping our products moving from factory to fans.
About the role
As a Food Production Operative, you’ll work hands-on with our machinery and production lines. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
It’s a fast-paced environment where teamwork is essential, and your contribution will directly help deliver treats enjoyed across the country.
What we’re looking for in our Food Production Operatives:
You don’t need previous experience — just a positive attitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn. If you enjoy practical work, solving problems, and being part of a supportive team, you’ll fit right in.
We’re looking for reliable people who work well in a team and feel comfortable in a busy factory environment. Because the shifts rotate, living locally or having your own transport is a real advantage. Previous factory experience is useful but not essential — we hire for potential and will provide all the training you need.
Our application process
There’s no CV required Instead, you’ll complete a short Arctic Shores assessment that helps us understand your strengths and working style. We want to get to know the real you, not just your work history.
What we offer you in return
We are a leading producer and innovator of high quality, category-defining branded food products that have a proud history that dates back to 1845.
At Valeo Foods, we are passionate about food and our portfolio of over 20 iconic food brands, which includes Jacobs, Batchelors, Kettle, Rowse Honey, Balconi, Schluckwerder, are tried and trusted by consumers across Ireland, UK and Europe for their quality, wholesomeness, nutrition and fun.
We are a diverse business that combines food production, brand development and innovation, distribution and sales. We are Ireland’s largest ambient food supplier to the grocery trade, a major supplier to the food service market through Valeo Professional, and an increasingly prominent supplier to the UK market and a range of European Markets now.
We are focused on the continued development of our excellent portfolio of category defining food brands as we look to expand our footprint across Ireland, UK, Europe and beyond with our latest acquisition in North America. We are committed to delivering quality food products through continued innovation and excellence in manufacturing. This commitment ensures that our brands retain a market leading position in each of their respective categories.
We continue to recruit people with the best skills and expertise across a range of areas including manufacturing, food science, research and development, nutrition, distribution, sales, operations, marketing, human resources and finance, and aspire to be a best in class employer, focused on developing and empowering our people.
