Total 9 job vacancies by William Jackson Food Group

Supply Planner - Nelson Head Office - Competitive Annual Salary

About the job:

You will be responsible for accurate stock management planning and forecasting for your range, managing optimum stock levels to ensure availability and profit targets are delivered.

Working closely with Senior Buyer in your area, you will analyse range performance, launch new products and deliver long-term improvements in availability and waste.

What you will do:

Forecasting and Inventory Planning -

• Proactively driving sales and availability through effective forecasting and inventory planning, raise daily purchase orders with suppliers.
• Be responsible for managing and maintaining accuracy of all product and supplier data in the Wellocks system.
• Be accountable for availability and waste in your category area.
• Work cohesively with the wider Purchasing Team to ensure smooth seasonal product transitions and events planning i.e. Christmas.
• Responsibility for any daily fluctuations in pricing and ensuring daily data accuracy in the system.

Supplier Management -

• Build and maintain supplier relationships to ensure delivery accuracy and our On Time, In Full, target is met.
• Conduct regular supplier service reviews.
• Ensure suppliers payments on time.

Stakeholder Management -

• Effective communication and relationship building within operational, IT and Sales Teams to ensure optimum stock management at every stage of the supply chain.
• Work with the Operations Teams to plan optimum supplier deliveries and collections across UK and Europe with responsibility for cost management of supplier deliveries.
• Accountability for product quality through the supply chain and work with QC teams to drive continual improvement in quality and freshness
• Cross collaboration across different purchasing categories on daily and weekly reporting.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Experience in either a buying assistant or supply planning role in food
• Understanding and training in negotiation and supplier management
• Owner mentality with demonstrated experience of continuous improvement and implementing process change.
• Strong analytical skills and proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proactive with high levels of initiative and ability to seek out opportunities
• Detail oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritise

Let us tell you some more benefits you would receive:

• 33 days of Annual Leave per year
• Fancy volunteering? We will give you one day off a year to take part in volunteering.
• Generous discounts on our products
• Cycle to Work Scheme that offers discounted bikes and cycling equipment.
• Donate through your pay to a charity of your choice. The money is simply deducted through your pay before tax, so for every pound you donate, the 20p that usually goes to tax will go to the charity instead!
• We also have a range of employee assistance services which can be tailored to give you support on various matters such as financial, health and wellbeing advice.
• We treat our teams to a free meal every few months, from our visiting fish & chip van, to freshly made bacon baps from our in-house chefs

About us

Wellocks, is one of the leading UK food distributors in the hospitality industry. We provide fruit, vegetables, dairy, eggs, poultry, meat, store cupboard essentials and everything else chefs will need in their restaurant kitchen. Thanks to our highly skilled team, we also offer pre-prepared veg and freshly-made pasta which is a key part of our service.

From our humble beginnings in 1961 supplying potatoes to local pubs and restaurants, 60 years later we now supply over 1,200 restaurant kitchens across the country with amazing ingredients.

We’re proud to be part of the William Jackson Food Group, a dedicated family-owned food business which started in 1851. Our sister businesses are Abel & Cole, Jacksons Bakery and Belazu. Family values and the commitment which comes with such a long-standing business are rooted in our culture here at Wellocks.

Thanks for reading our job advert. We do our very best to bring to life what it’s like working as part of our team. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.
We also know that sometimes some candidates may be put off applying for a job unless they think they can tick every box. If you are really excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren’t sure if you are 100% there yet… go on… why not give it a whirl? Good luck!

Maintenance and Projects Manager - Nelson Site - Competitive Annual Salary

About the role

You will be responsible for managing the maintenance and facilities projects and capex within a growing business, along with day-to-day activities. Utilising your expertise, you will liaise with key stakeholders to continually improve site equipment, food and safety standards and associated facilities across Wellocks’ site nationwide.

What you will do:

• Manage the project and capex plan within budget and timescale commitments.
• Manage contractors accordingly in line with CDM legislation and project requirements.
• Against a time-defined plan, overhaul all equipment identifying repair or replace requirements.
• Ensure building and fabrication of all sites is to the requirement standard and develop plans to maintain and continually improve.
• Manage Insurance inspections across all sites and depots.
• Be accountable for waste management and associated yard area, working with key stakeholders to maximise sustainability.
• Working closely with Technical and Health and Safety teams to identify improvement opportunities and support our ‘audit ready’ approach.
• Ensure that all health and safety, hygiene and security standards are maintained to the highest level in your areas of responsibility.
• Ensure that all applicable HSE and legislation requirements are understood within the team and adhered to.
• Management of the facilities team, developing them to broaden knowledge, responsibilities and enable succession planning.
• Play a key role within the Leadership Team and deliver priorities in accordance with the business strategy.
• Working with key stakeholders to maximise efficiencies, identifying opportunities to improve processes, inter-department effectiveness, product flow and quality output.

What you will need:

• Project and/or capex management experience.
• Experience in a similar management role.
• Experience in FMCG environment.
• Relevant experience in machinery and continuous improvement techniques, warehouse design and layout, planned/preventative maintenance, and buildings and service maintenance.
• Department budget writing and management knowledge.

Let us tell you some more benefits you would receive:

• Fancy volunteering? We will give you one day off a year to take part in volunteering.
• Generous discounts on our products
• Cycle to Work Scheme that offers discounted bikes and cycling equipment.
• Donate through your pay to a charity of your choice. The money is simply deducted through your pay before tax, so for every pound you donate, the 20p that usually goes to tax will go to the charity instead!
• We also have a range of employee assistance services which can be tailored to give you support on various matters such as financial, health and wellbeing advice.
• We treat our teams to a free meal every few months, from our visiting fish & chip van, to freshly made bacon baps from our in-house chefs

About us

Wellocks, is one of the leading UK food distributors in the hospitality industry. We provide fruit, vegetables, dairy, eggs, poultry, meat, store cupboard essentials and everything else chefs will need in their restaurant kitchen. Thanks to our highly skilled team, we also offer pre-prepared veg and freshly-made pasta which is a key part of our service.

From our humble beginnings in 1961 supplying potatoes to local pubs and restaurants, 60 years later we now supply over 1,200 restaurant kitchens across the country with amazing ingredients.

We’re proud to be part of the William Jackson Food Group, a dedicated family-owned food business which started in 1851. Our sister businesses are Abel & Cole, Jacksons Bakery and Belazu. Family values and the commitment which comes with such a long-standing business are rooted in our culture here at Wellocks.

Thanks for reading our job advert. We do our very best to bring to life what it’s like working as part of our team. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.
We also know that sometimes some candidates may be put off applying for a job unless they think they can tick every box. If you are really excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren’t sure if you are 100% there yet… go on… why not give it a whirl? Good luck!

Class 1 Driver - Nelson Depot - Competitive Annual Salary

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the transport team at our Nelson Depot as a Class 1 Driver.

This role will be 48 hours per week on a rota working 5 days out of 6, Sunday night to Friday night.

Hours of work: Start time between 9:30pm-1:00am until the route is finished.

What you will do:

• Drive Class 1 vehicles transport product between Nelson Main Site and our other depots nationwide.
• Complete all paperwork sufficiently and on time to comply with regulations.
• Manage your time effectively to ensure jobs are completed within the expected times.
• Maintain a safe vehicle through reporting of defects and issues in the correct manner to the right departments.
• Fulfil all company and statutory Health & Safety, security and emergency procedures, ensuring own and others health and safety at all times.
• Ensure that you adhere to UK driving laws at all times.
• Raise any vehicle defects immediately with the depot management team or mechanic.

Due to the nature of the role, working hours will include Saturdays and Bank Holidays in accordance with the rota.

What you will need:

• Full CPC & Digi-Tacho Card are essential.
• HGV / LGV Class 1 licence are essential.
• Good understanding of driver’s hours and working time regulations
• Experience of driving in the UK and related legislation.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Can-do attitude with the ability to work under your own initiative.

Let us tell you some more goodies you would receive as a driver:

• Free car park onsite
• Generous employee discounts on all our products
• Fancy volunteering? We will give you one day off a year to take part in volunteering.
• Cycle to Work Scheme that offers discounted bikes and cycling equipment.
• Donate through your pay to a charity of your choice. The money is simply deducted through your pay before tax, so for every pound you donate, the 20p that usually goes to tax will go to the charity instead!
• We also have a range of employee assistance services which can be tailored to give you support on things like financial, health and wellbeing advice.

About us

Wellocks, is one of the leading UK fresh food distributors using the finest ingredients we support chefs with quality ingredients. We offer pre prepared veg items to our customers which is an integral part of our service.

We’re proud to be part of the William Jackson Food Group, a dedicated family-owned food business which started in 1851. Our sister businesses are Abel & Cole, Jacksons Bakery and Belazu. Family values and the commitment which comes with such a long-standing business are rooted in our culture here at Wellocks.

Thanks for reading our job advert. We do our very best to bring to life what it’s like working as part of our team. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.
We also know that sometimes some candidates may be put off applying for a job unless they think they can tick every box. If you are really excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren’t sure if you are 100% there yet… go on… why not give it a whirl? Good luck!

Van Driver - Nelson Depot - £12.47 per hour

This role will require a start time of 4:30am-5:30am with a finish time dependent on when your last order in delivered and you return to the depot. You will be working 5 out of 6 days Monday to Saturday, inclusive of Bank Holidays.

You will work as part of our Depot Team to ensure that all orders are delivered to our customers in line with requirements ensuring everything arrives in the chef’s kitchen in perfect order.

What you will do:

• Always ensuring that our customer’s received first class customer service during their delivery; interacting with customers in a respectful and professional manner.
• Pack crates and goods into your assigned delivery vehicle in an organised manner that matches the routed manifest in order of delivery.
• Ensure each order is delivered to our customers as per the delivery instructions. If it is not possible to deliver as per the instructions that this is raised immediately to the Depot team.
• When delivering to the customer, ensure that the order is a per the invoice. If there are any issues, ensuring that these are raised to the Depot Team.
• Ensure that you adhere to UK driving laws at all times.
• Complete all paperwork appropriately and within the designated timescales.
• Complete the full de-brief with the depot management team on your return to the depot.
• Ensure that your vehicle is kept clean and tidy at all times in line with the cleaning schedule.

What you will need:

• Good understanding of GB domestic drivers’ hours rule.
• Good understanding of UK driving laws.
• Full UK driving licence.
• As this is a manual role, you will need to be able to be on your feet for 8.5 hour per day.
• You will be working on your own so will need to be reliable and conscientious.
• Strong problem solving skills to assist in minimizing disruption to our customers.
• You will need strong verbal and written communication skills and have an enthusiastic, can do attitude

Let us tell you some more benefits you would receive as a driver:

• Fancy volunteering? We will give you one day off a year to take part in volunteering.
• Cycle to Work Scheme that offers discounted bikes and cycling equipment.
• Donate through your pay to a charity of your choice. The money is simply deducted through your pay before tax, so for every pound you donate, the 20p that usually goes to tax will go to the charity instead!
• We also have a range of employee assistance services which can be tailored to give you support on various matters such as financial, health and wellbeing advice.

About us

Wellocks, is one of the leading UK food distributors in the hospitality industry. We provide fruit, vegetables, dairy, eggs, poultry, meat, store cupboard essentials and everything else chefs will need in their restaurant kitchen. Thanks to our highly skilled team, we also offer pre-prepared veg and freshly-made pasta which is a key part of our service.

From our humble beginnings in 1961 supplying potatoes to local pubs and restaurants, 60 years later we now supply over 1,200 restaurant kitchens across the country with amazing ingredients.

We’re proud to be part of the William Jackson Food Group, a dedicated family-owned food business which started in 1851. Our sister businesses are Abel & Cole, Jacksons Bakery and Belazu. Family values and the commitment which comes with such a long-standing business are rooted in our culture here at Wellocks.

Thanks for reading our job advert. We do our very best to bring to life what it’s like working as part of our team. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.
We also know that sometimes some candidates may be put off applying for a job unless they think they can tick every box. If you are really excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren’t sure if you are 100% there yet… go on… why not give it a whirl? Good luck!

Warehouse Operative (Night Shift) - Nelson Main Site - £12.99 per hour

Shift Pattern - 34 hours per week, 4 nights per week.

We are on the lookout for Warehouse Operatives based in Nelson, Lancashire to come and join our fast paced warehouse environment, picking and packing orders to be sent to our customers.

This is a night shift based-role with start time of 7pm, with a finish time dependant on the last van being picked and loaded, working 4 out of 6 nights Sunday to Friday.

The Role:

You will be responsible for ensuring that our customers orders are picked and packed in to our reusable green creates as per the order sheet, ready to be loaded onto our fleet of van, working quickly and efficiently.

Using the handheld devices, you will scan the order sheets to ensure the correct stock is being picked, whilst at all times adhering to our health and safety procedures. You will ensure that the stock on the shelves is rotated in accordance with the on pack dates and help to maintain a clean, tidy warehouse.

What you will need:

• You will be working as part of a team, so being a reliable and effective team member is important.
• You will need strong communication skills and have an enthusiastic, can do attitude.
• You will need to be able to work to tight deadlines whilst having a good eye for detail.

Full training and PPE will be provided.

This role is commutable from Nelson, Colne, Barnoldswick, Earby, Burnley and Accrington with good access to the M65.

Let us tell you some more benefits you would receive:

• Fancy volunteering? We will give you one day off a year to take part in volunteering.
• Generous discounts on our products
• Cycle to Work Scheme that offers discounted bikes and cycling equipment.
• Donate through your pay to a charity of your choice. The money is simply deducted through your pay before tax, so for every pound you donate, the 20p that usually goes to tax will go to the charity instead!
• We also have a range of employee assistance services which can be tailored to give you support on various matters such as financial, health and wellbeing advice.
• We treat our teams to a free meal every few months, from our visiting fish & chip van, to freshly made bacon baps from our in-house chefs

About us

Wellocks, is one of the leading UK food distributors in the hospitality industry. We provide fruit, vegetables, dairy, eggs, poultry, meat, store cupboard essentials and everything else chefs will need in their restaurant kitchen. Thanks to our highly skilled team, we also offer pre-prepared veg and freshly-made pasta which is a key part of our service.

From our humble beginnings in 1961 supplying potatoes to local pubs and restaurants, 60 years later we now supply over 1,200 restaurant kitchens across the country with amazing ingredients.

We’re proud to be part of the William Jackson Food Group, a dedicated family-owned food business which started in 1851. Our sister businesses are Abel & Cole, Jacksons Bakery and Belazu. Family values and the commitment which comes with such a long-standing business are rooted in our culture here at Wellocks.

Thanks for reading our job advert. We do our very best to bring to life what it’s like working as part of our team. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.
We also know that sometimes some candidates may be put off applying for a job unless they think they can tick every box. If you are really excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren’t sure if you are 100% there yet… go on… why not give it a whirl? Good luck!

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager - Nelson Site - Competitive Annual Salary

About the role

The FP&A Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the financial operations of the organisation ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of financial reporting and analysis.

This role involves preparing and reviewing financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics, as well as conducting in-depth financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. The FP&A will collaborate closely with various departments to provide financial insights, identify trends, and recommend actions to optimise financial performance. This position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.

What you will do:

• Manage cash flow, assessing financial risks and developing strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Liaise with external auditors, banks, and other financial institutions to maintain strong working relationships.
• Prepare and review financial statements ensuring the accuracy and completeness of management accounts and other financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.
• Develop and monitor budgets and forecasts in collaboration with department heads.
• Perform detailed financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, and present findings to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations through maintaining up to date knowledge of relevant regulations and standards.
• Continuously review and improve financial processes, internal controls, and reporting systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy and reliability.

What you will need:

• Fully CIMA / ACCA qualified.
• Experience operating as part of a Finance Team within a Manufacturing business.
• Advanced Excel Skills.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of financial principles, accounting practices and financial analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in data analysis, interpretation and synthesis to identify trends, patterns and opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with cross-functional teams, including operations managers, finance professionals, and senior management.
• Capability to think strategically and align financial goals and initiatives with the company's overall strategic objectives and long-term vision.

Let us tell you some more benefits you would receive:

• Fancy volunteering? We will give you one day off a year to take part in volunteering.
• Generous discounts on our products
• Cycle to Work Scheme that offers discounted bikes and cycling equipment.
• Donate through your pay to a charity of your choice. The money is simply deducted through your pay before tax, so for every pound you donate, the 20p that usually goes to tax will go to the charity instead!
• We also have a range of employee assistance services which can be tailored to give you support on various matters such as financial, health and wellbeing advice.
• We treat our teams to a free meal every few months, from our visiting fish & chip van, to freshly made bacon baps from our in-house chefs

About us

Wellocks, is one of the leading UK food distributors in the hospitality industry. We provide fruit, vegetables, dairy, eggs, poultry, meat, store cupboard essentials and everything else chefs will need in their restaurant kitchen. Thanks to our highly skilled team, we also offer pre-prepared veg and freshly-made pasta which is a key part of our service.

From our humble beginnings in 1961 supplying potatoes to local pubs and restaurants, 60 years later we now supply over 1,200 restaurant kitchens across the country with amazing ingredients.

We’re proud to be part of the William Jackson Food Group, a dedicated family-owned food business which started in 1851. Our sister businesses are Abel & Cole, Jacksons Bakery and Belazu. Family values and the commitment which comes with such a long-standing business are rooted in our culture here at Wellocks.

Thanks for reading our job advert. We do our very best to bring to life what it’s like working as part of our team. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.
We also know that sometimes some candidates may be put off applying for a job unless they think they can tick every box. If you are really excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren’t sure if you are 100% there yet… go on… why not give it a whirl? Good luck!

Warehouse Operative (Night Shift) - Nelson Main Site - £12.99 per hour

Shift Pattern - 34 hours per week, 4 nights per week.

We are on the lookout for Warehouse Operatives based in Nelson, Lancashire to come and join our fast paced warehouse environment, picking and packing orders to be sent to our customers.

This is a night shift based-role with start time of 7pm, with a finish time dependant on the last van being picked and loaded, working 4 out of 6 nights Sunday to Friday.

The Role:

You will be responsible for ensuring that our customers orders are picked and packed in to our reusable green creates as per the order sheet, ready to be loaded onto our fleet of van, working quickly and efficiently.

Using the handheld devices, you will scan the order sheets to ensure the correct stock is being picked, whilst at all times adhering to our health and safety procedures. You will ensure that the stock on the shelves is rotated in accordance with the on pack dates and help to maintain a clean, tidy warehouse.

What you will need:

• You will be working as part of a team, so being a reliable and effective team member is important.
• You will need strong communication skills and have an enthusiastic, can do attitude.
• You will need to be able to work to tight deadlines whilst having a good eye for detail.

Full training and PPE will be provided.

This role is commutable from Nelson, Colne, Barnoldswick, Earby, Burnley and Accrington with good access to the M65.

Let us tell you some more benefits you would receive:

• Fancy volunteering? We will give you one day off a year to take part in volunteering.
• Generous discounts on our products
• Cycle to Work Scheme that offers discounted bikes and cycling equipment.
• Donate through your pay to a charity of your choice. The money is simply deducted through your pay before tax, so for every pound you donate, the 20p that usually goes to tax will go to the charity instead!
• We also have a range of employee assistance services which can be tailored to give you support on various matters such as financial, health and wellbeing advice.
• We treat our teams to a free meal every few months, from our visiting fish & chip van, to freshly made bacon baps from our in-house chefs

About us

Wellocks, is one of the leading UK food distributors in the hospitality industry. We provide fruit, vegetables, dairy, eggs, poultry, meat, store cupboard essentials and everything else chefs will need in their restaurant kitchen. Thanks to our highly skilled team, we also offer pre-prepared veg and freshly-made pasta which is a key part of our service.

From our humble beginnings in 1961 supplying potatoes to local pubs and restaurants, 60 years later we now supply over 1,200 restaurant kitchens across the country with amazing ingredients.

We’re proud to be part of the William Jackson Food Group, a dedicated family-owned food business which started in 1851. Our sister businesses are Abel & Cole, Jacksons Bakery and Belazu. Family values and the commitment which comes with such a long-standing business are rooted in our culture here at Wellocks.

Thanks for reading our job advert. We do our very best to bring to life what it’s like working as part of our team. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.
We also know that sometimes some candidates may be put off applying for a job unless they think they can tick every box. If you are really excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren’t sure if you are 100% there yet… go on… why not give it a whirl? Good luck!

Van Driver - Nelson Depot - £12.11 per hour

This role will require a start time of 3am-5am with a finish time dependent on when your last order in delivered and you return to the depot. You will be working 5 out of 6 days Monday to Saturday, inclusive of Bank Holidays.

You will work as part of our Depot Team to ensure that all orders are delivered to our customers in line with requirements ensuring everything arrives in the chef’s kitchen in perfect order.

What you will do:

• Always ensuring that our customer’s received first class customer service during their delivery; interacting with customers in a respectful and professional manner.
• Pack crates and goods into your assigned delivery vehicle in an organised manner that matches the routed manifest in order of delivery.
• Ensure each order is delivered to our customers as per the delivery instructions. If it is not possible to deliver as per the instructions that this is raised immediately to the Depot team.
• When delivering to the customer, ensure that the order is a per the invoice. If there are any issues, ensuring that these are raised to the Depot Team.
• Ensure that you adhere to UK driving laws at all times.
• Complete all paperwork appropriately and within the designated timescales.
• Complete the full de-brief with the depot management team on your return to the depot.
• Ensure that your vehicle is kept clean and tidy at all times in line with the cleaning schedule.

What you will need:

• Good understanding of GB domestic drivers’ hours rule.
• Good understanding of UK driving laws.
• Full UK driving licence.
• As this is a manual role, you will need to be able to be on your feet for 8.5 hour per day.
• You will be working on your own so will need to be reliable and conscientious.
• Strong problem solving skills to assist in minimizing disruption to our customers.
• You will need strong verbal and written communication skills and have an enthusiastic, can do attitude

Let us tell you some more benefits you would receive as a driver:

• Fancy volunteering? We will give you one day off a year to take part in volunteering.
• Cycle to Work Scheme that offers discounted bikes and cycling equipment.
• Donate through your pay to a charity of your choice. The money is simply deducted through your pay before tax, so for every pound you donate, the 20p that usually goes to tax will go to the charity instead!
• We also have a range of employee assistance services which can be tailored to give you support on various matters such as financial, health and wellbeing advice.

Thanks for reading our job advert. We do our very best to bring to life what it’s like working as part of our team. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.
We also know that sometimes some candidates may be put off applying for a job unless they think they can tick every box. If you are really excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren’t sure if you are 100% there yet… go on… why not give it a whirl? Good luck!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Operative to join the Night Prep Room Team. As a Production Operative, you will help the effectiveness of the Prep Room function, ensuring that the product and service provided to our customers is of the highest standard. You will also play an integral role in ensuring that our statutory obligations and company standards are met and that a smooth, efficient service is maintained, and profitability is maximised.

Hours: 7am - 3:30pm inc. 45 minute paid break.

What You Will Do

• Ensure that all aspects of your area are co-ordinated to create a professional, safe and hygienic working environment, ensuring smooth flow of work in the warehouse, determining quality and appearance of the finished product before sending to the customer.

• Have a full understanding and safe use of the prep room tablets and systems.

• Adhere strictly to food safety regulations.

• Ensure that all produce is stock rotated on a daily basis.

• Assist other colleagues if workload allows.

• Establish and use clear lines of communication with prep room management and other colleagues.

• Report all faults or damage to equipment in accordance with company procedures.

• Have knowledge of company and statutory Health & Safety, Security and Emergency Procedures.

• Maintain operational standards to the highest possible level with regards to service, cleaning standards and ensuring that there is minimal wastage.

What You Will Need

• You will be working as part of a team, so being a reliable and great team member is important.

• You will need great communication skills and be enthusiastic with a can-do attitude.

• You will need to be able to work to tight deadlines whilst having a good eye for detail.

• Full training and appropriate PPE will be provided.

Let us tell you some more benefits you would receive:

• Fancy volunteering? We will give you one day off a year to take part in volunteering.

• Generous discounts on our products

• Cycle to Work Scheme that offers discounted bikes and cycling equipment.

• Donate through your pay to a charity of your choice. The money is simply deducted through your pay before tax, so for every pound you donate, the 20p that usually goes to tax will go to the charity instead!

• We also have a range of employee assistance services which can be tailored to give you support on various matters such as financial, health and wellbeing advice.

• We treat our teams to a free meal every few months, from our visiting fish & chip van, to freshly made bacon baps from our in-house chefs

About Us

Wellocks, is one of the leading UK food distributors in the hospitality industry. We provide fruit, vegetables, dairy, eggs, poultry, meat, store cupboard essentials and everything else chefs will need in their restaurant kitchen. Thanks to our highly skilled team, we also offer pre-prepared veg and freshly-made pasta which is a key part of our service.

From our humble beginnings in 1961 supplying potatoes to local pubs and restaurants, 60 years later we now supply over 1,200 restaurant kitchens across the country with amazing ingredients.

We’re proud to be part of the William Jackson Food Group, a dedicated family-owned food business which started in 1851. Our sister businesses are Abel & Cole, Jacksons Bakery and Belazu. Family values and the commitment which comes with such a long-standing business are rooted in our culture here at Wellocks.

Thanks for reading our job advert. We do our very best to bring to life what it’s like working as part of our team. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.

Thanks for reading our job advert. We do our very best to bring to life what it’s like working as part of our team. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.
We also know that sometimes some candidates may be put off applying for a job unless they think they can tick every box. If you are really excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren’t sure if you are 100% there yet… go on… why not give it a whirl? Good luck!