Food Production Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job description
Appleton’s is a well-established traditional pork butcher and pie maker with shops in Ripon, Wetherby, Boroughbridge, and Knaresborough. We’ve been selling quality meat from our Ripon shop since 1867. Selling a wide range of fresh pork, hams, sausages and of course our legendary pork pies. Appleton’s commitment to quality and good value remains unchanged.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Food Production Assistant to work in our busy Ripon factory. The ideal applicant will have experience in a kitchen or bakery environment.
The role involves assisting in the preparation of our full range of products including pies, ready meals, BBQ meals and cooked meats. You must be hardworking, reliable and have excellent attention to detail to ensure quality and consistency. Willing to comply with company policies relating to Health and Safety, Hygiene standards and cleaning.
This role is full time 6am to 3pm Monday to Friday, however some flexibility is required. You must be able to work longer hours in the run up to Christmas.
Immediate start available.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10.00-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Food Production Operative roles across T Appleton & Son Ltd'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 General.
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 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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