Production Runner
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Manufacturing
- Production Worker
- Attleborough
- Permanent / Full Time
12/4/2023
Main Purpose of Role:To supply the production line with the ingredients for our award-winning meals, all ingredients are supplied on time to maximise line efficiency. Ensuring hygiene and safety standards are met whilst following all operational controls required to achieve the site standard. Working 4 on 4 off between 6am-6pm
About Pilgrim’s Food Masters
We are Pilgrim’s Food Masters, part of the Pilgrim’s family since September 2021, (previously part of Kerry Foods) and we have a proud history of developing brilliant food for our customers and consumers that is enjoyed in millions of UK and Irish homes every year.
The wider Pilgrim’s company employs around 60,000 people across the globe and we’re one of the world’s biggest food companies. We aim to become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for all our team members.
Our Pilgrim’s Food Masters portfolio includes famous brands that are some of the UK and Irelands Favourites, such as Denny, Galtee, Richmond and Fridge Raiders. We are the UK’s biggest producer of prepared meals, making delicious chilled and frozen ready meals for every major supermarket in the UK. And our Accelerator business includes newer brands like Rollover Hot Dogs and Oakhouse Meals that target different consumer groups in unique ways.
We strive every day to make Pilgrim’s Food Master’s a safe, healthy and happy place to work for all our 4,500 employees. We will give full and equal consideration to all applicants regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion and sexual orientation. Continuing to build a diverse workforce is fundamental to our business and we value the critical role it plays in creating a truly inclusive workplace
Key Responsibilities of the Role
- Ensuring ingredients required by the production line are collected and transported from and to various locations within the site following the product specification.
- Conduct visual inspection of materials for damage, defect or foreign material and verification of material batch numbers and shelf-life.
- Proficient written, numerical and verbal skills. Fluency of English language (Oral and Written)
- Ability to complete required standard work at full line speed
- Demonstrates ownership for the job. Uses own initiative and maintains active attempts to reach personal and team goals. Embraces change, adaptable and maintains effectiveness in varying environments. Demonstrates a can-do attitude.
- Desirable - Food manufacturing experience
- Referral scheme £500 for every referral. £250 after 15 weeks or 20 shifts and another £250 after successful completion of 6 months’ probation
- On-site staff canteen
- Earn over £500 per week (including bonus)
- Free on-site parking
- All training and PPE provided
- Wellbeing champions on site
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Runner roles across Pilgrim's Food Masters's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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