Factory Operative

Factory Operative – Day Shift

Location: St Mary Bourne, Andover, SP11 6DB

Salary: Starting at £25,555.53 per year

Shift Pattern: 4 Days On / 4 Days Off

Hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Job Type: Permanent, Full‑time

Next Assessment Centre: 14th January

Next Induction Date: 26th January

Looking for a role where what you do really matters? If you’re hands‑on, ready to learn, and like the idea of working with fresh, real food, this is the job for you! At Vitacress, we grow more than salads—we grow futures. We’re looking for reliable, practical people who want to get stuck in and be part of a close‑knit team that keeps things moving every day.

No experience? No problem! We’ll train you. All we ask is that you show up ready to learn, work hard, and take pride in doing a great job.

Our factory runs at around 5 °C (our salads love it cool!), but don’t worry—we’ll provide all the PPE you need to stay warm. Plus, you’ll have access to a great canteen, hot drinks, and a supportive team to keep your energy up.

• Factory Operative – £25,555.53 – Pack, prep, and keep production lines running smoothly.
• Service Operative – £26,957.84 – Manage stock and materials to keep everything flowing.
• Intake Operative – £29,615.95 – Unload deliveries, check quality, and maintain traceability.
• Despatch Operative – £29,615.95 – Pick and prep customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Machine Operative – £32,671.73 – Operate machinery, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safe production.

• Face‑to‑face interview
• Group exercises with potential teammates
• Quick English test (ESOL)
• Factory tour to understand the environment

• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• 20 Days Holiday
• Staff Discounts
• Wellbeing Support
• Real Training & Development
• Clear Pathways to Progression

• Speak and understand English clearly
• Work well under pressure
• Are open to change and up for a challenge
• Love being part of a team
• Take pride in getting the job done right

We’ve been growing great food and great ideas since 1951. Today, we’re one of Europe’s leading suppliers of fresh produce, from bagged salads to fresh herbs. We pioneered products like living herbs and baby leaf salads—and we’re still pushing boundaries.

Always Deliver Quality | Do the Right Thing | Nurture the Future