Machine Operative - Food Manufacturing (Days)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Machine Operative - Food Production (Days)
Hourly rate £10.42
Shift Pattern
06:00-17:00 - 7 days in every 14 days with every other weekend off, working 36 hours per week
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday
Why 2 Sisters?
When you join 2 Sisters, you will become part of one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover of £2.5billion+, over 17,000 people and covering more than 20 sites. Our Rogerstone factory is one of the largest in Europe, specifically designed for producing chilled recipe meals.
What you’ll get
Immediate start; opportunities for progression; up to 33 days holiday per year; staff shop; subsidised hot food canteen; regular overtime; onsite free parking; 2 Sisters highstreet discount platform.
About the role
As a member of the production team your role is to set up and operate machinery, ensuring our quality and safety standards are met; to conduct basic maintenance and fault finding, completing required paperwork and ensuring tooling is cleaned and stored correctly.
What we’re looking for
The ability to work well within a team and follow processes, a “can do” attitude and great attention to detail. Machinery knowledge is desirable however full training will be provided.
New Transport Service
Working in partnership with Zeelo, we now have a bus service running from Newport for just £1 each way. For more information on routes and times visit 2 Sisters Food Group - Rogerstone | Zeelo Timetable
Please note that there is limited public transport routes to reach the factory so please ensure that you are able to arrive for the shift times listed above before applying for this position.
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 Machine Operative - Food Manufacturing (Days) roles across RF Brookes'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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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