About this role
<style type="text/css">td { font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; } .compact li, .sfpanel ul li { line-height: 100%; background: none; list-style-type: disc; padding: 0 0 3px 0; } .sfpanel ul { padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 20px; margin: 0; } ul, menu, dir { -webkit-padding-start: 16px; } ul { padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 20px; margin: 0; } </style> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14.0px">Production / Manufacturing | Leyland | Start date: 02/06/2025 | Full Time | Permanent </span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p style="line-height:80%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">At Dr. Oetker, we don’t just make pizza. We shape a better tomorrow by building teams that care about quality, consistency, and continuous improvement. Our Leyland site is where Chicago Town pizzas were first made over 30 years ago – and we're still growing today.</span></p> <p style="line-height:80%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Leyland is a proud member of the Pizza Production Unit (PPU) – a collaborative network across our pizza manufacturing sites focused on sharing best practice, developing expertise, and driving change. As part of the PPU, you’ll have the opportunity to influence improvement projects and contribute to shaping the future of our processes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">We’re looking for experienced production professionals who want to build a career in high-volume food manufacturing – and help us deliver the “Taste of Home” to millions.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"> </span></p><p style="line-height:80%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">What you’ll do as a Production Operative</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:80%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">As a key part of our production team, you will:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Operate machinery or support production processes in our Bakery, Topping, or Packaging areas</span></li> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Carry out quality and food safety checks (e.g. visual inspections, CCP verifications, traceability)</span></li> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Identify and escalate non-conformances in line with ISO, FSSC, GMP and HACCP standards</span></li> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Support smooth changeovers, maintain standards, and ensure accurate completion of documentation</span></li> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Work collaboratively with your team, supervisors and support functions to drive site performance</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:80%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Full training is provided — but experience in food manufacturing, FMCG or fast-paced production environments is a real advantage.</span></p> <div style="text-align:center;line-height:80%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="line-height:80%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Why join Dr. Oetker in Leyland?</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">State-of-the-art facility producing some of the UK’s leading frozen pizza brands</span></li> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Friendly and inclusive culture where every employee has a voice and we strive to be ‘better for everyone’</span></li> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Strong focus on internal promotion and development</span></li> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Modern site with high hygiene, automation, and safety standards</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:80%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">What we’re looking for</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">A great team player who can communicate clearly and professionally</span></li> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">A strong work ethic with good attention to detail</span></li> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Ability to work under pressure and follow standard operating procedures</span></li> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Proactive problem-solver who takes pride in quality</span></li> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Flexibility to work rotating shifts (AM/PM Monday to Friday)</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:80%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:80%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <div style="text-align:center;line-height:80%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="line-height:80%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">What we offer </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">£12.71/hr (equivalent to £24,843) depending on experience</span></li> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Increased pay up to £13.84/hr (£26,988) as you develop skills and responsibilities</span></li> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Overtime paid at 1.5x</span></li> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">37.5 hours per week, rotating AM/PM shifts, Mon–Fri (no weekends)</span></li> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">33 days holiday including bank holidays, with service-related increases</span></li> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Skills-based development programme to support your career growth</span></li> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">External delivered apprenticeship programs supported</span></li> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Free pizzas, fresh fruit, tea & coffee – and a subsidised on-site restaurant</span></li> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Free on-site parking and EV charging points</span></li> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Private medical insurance, healthcare cash plan & enhanced sick pay</span></li> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Enhanced pension scheme (6% employer contribution)</span></li> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Employee referral scheme (£350), suggestion schemes & recognition awards</span></li> <li style="line-height:80%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Cycle to Work Scheme, free health checks and more</span></li> </ul> <div style="text-align:center;line-height:80%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Proud history – and exciting future</span></p><div class="oetker_jobtemplate"> <p style="line-height:80%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Next steps</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:80%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career? Click <em>Apply Now</em> and submit your online application.</span></p> <p style="line-height:80%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:80%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Dr Oetker Moments Display'">Still have questions? Get in touch – we’re happy to talk through the role and what life’s like at Dr. Oetker.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Dr. Oetker (UK) Limited</strong></span><br><br><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>[email protected]</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> </div>