Kitchen Operative (Nights)
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £ 13.90 p/h |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol |
| Company: | The Compleat Food Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1557 |
Summary
Job Advert
Job Title: Kitchen Production Operative (Nights)
Shift Pattern: 18:00 - 06:00 4 on 4 off
Location: Unit 4 Bristol Distribution Park, Hawkley Drive, Bristol, BS32 0BF
Salary: £13.90 per hour
At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. We’re on a mission to create "Food to
Feel Good" - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.
We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real
Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious
own-label pastry, party food, olives and antipasti, continental meats, dips, sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major
retailers, as well as across a large food service customer base.
At our Bristol site we are one of the leading producer's of chilled soups and sauces. We proudly supply roughly 40% of the UK's
chilled sauces and 20% of the country’s chilled soups to some of the UK's leading retailers.
As a Kitchen Production Operative you will be:
* Follow written procedures for cooking batches of Soup & Sauce (full training will be provided)
* To comply with all our Standard Operating Procedures to ensure customer orders are produced safely, on time, and all aspects of
hygiene, quality and cost are met.
* Work as a member of a small team in an automated environment that will include an element of physical work when loading
equipment.
* Operating production lines and automated equipment
* Maintaining hygiene and quality standards
* Working collaboratively within a 24/7 manufacturing team
* Ensuring compliance with food safety and health & safety practices
What we’re looking for
We are looking for the following skill set, but not limited to, and full training will be provided:
* A good standard of English and Maths
* Comfortable working a 12-hour shift
* Experience in a similar production or FMCG environment preferred (not essential)
* Flexible and adaptable to different tasks
* Strong awareness of health, safety, and food hygiene standards (training provided)
* A team player with good communication and attention to detail
Benefits to Include:
20 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
Enhanced rates for all overtime
Free Parking
Sink your teeth into discounts with our online and high-street retailer discount scheme and benefits portal.
Charity initiatives and site team events
24/7 access to Grocery Aid
Rise through the ranks with informal and formal training and career development opportunities through our individual online LMS
portal.
Secure your future with our company pension plan
Please click apply to start your career with one of the fastest growing food production companies in the UK.
The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome
diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.
We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves
to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.
Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.
Recruitment Agencies:
We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or
unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition
team.
Job Title: Kitchen Production Operative (Nights)
Shift Pattern: 18:00 - 06:00 4 on 4 off
Location: Unit 4 Bristol Distribution Park, Hawkley Drive, Bristol, BS32 0BF
Salary: £13.90 per hour
At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. We’re on a mission to create "Food to
Feel Good" - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.
We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real
Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious
own-label pastry, party food, olives and antipasti, continental meats, dips, sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major
retailers, as well as across a large food service customer base.
At our Bristol site we are one of the leading producer's of chilled soups and sauces. We proudly supply roughly 40% of the UK's
chilled sauces and 20% of the country’s chilled soups to some of the UK's leading retailers.
As a Kitchen Production Operative you will be:
* Follow written procedures for cooking batches of Soup & Sauce (full training will be provided)
* To comply with all our Standard Operating Procedures to ensure customer orders are produced safely, on time, and all aspects of
hygiene, quality and cost are met.
* Work as a member of a small team in an automated environment that will include an element of physical work when loading
equipment.
* Operating production lines and automated equipment
* Maintaining hygiene and quality standards
* Working collaboratively within a 24/7 manufacturing team
* Ensuring compliance with food safety and health & safety practices
What we’re looking for
We are looking for the following skill set, but not limited to, and full training will be provided:
* A good standard of English and Maths
* Comfortable working a 12-hour shift
* Experience in a similar production or FMCG environment preferred (not essential)
* Flexible and adaptable to different tasks
* Strong awareness of health, safety, and food hygiene standards (training provided)
* A team player with good communication and attention to detail
Benefits to Include:
20 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
Enhanced rates for all overtime
Free Parking
Sink your teeth into discounts with our online and high-street retailer discount scheme and benefits portal.
Charity initiatives and site team events
24/7 access to Grocery Aid
Rise through the ranks with informal and formal training and career development opportunities through our individual online LMS
portal.
Secure your future with our company pension plan
Please click apply to start your career with one of the fastest growing food production companies in the UK.
The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome
diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.
We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves
to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.
Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.
Recruitment Agencies:
We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or
unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition
team.