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  • Operations Coordinator (Depositing & Dispatch)
    Operations Coordinator (Depositing & Dispatch)
    1 day ago
    £13.75–£14.9 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Join one of the UK's fastest-growing food businesses. Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced, ambitious food business? Do you enjoy leading a team, solving problems on the production floor, and making sure operations run smoothly? If you're passionate about food production, efficiency, and delivering high-quality products to customers, we'd love to hear from you. We're Planthood, one of the UK's fastest-growing health food companies. Our mission is simple: to help people live healthier, happier lives by making delicious plant-based whole foods more accessible. From our production kitchen in East London, we prepare and deliver thousands of meals across the UK every week. Since launching from Hilary & Will's kitchen in 2020, we've cooked over 4 million meals, appeared on BBC Dragons' Den, and grown by more than 300% year-on-year. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an Operations Coordinator (Depositing & Dispatch) to take ownership of one of the most important stages of our production process. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys leading a team, improving processes and making a real impact on the day-to-day success of our operation. Role Overview The Operations Coordinator (Depositing & Dispatch) is responsible for coordinating and leading one of the most important areas of Planthood's production operation. Our production process is divided into two key departments: Kitchen Production and Packing & Dispatch Production. Once our chefs have prepared sauces and meal components, your team takes over. You'll oversee the depositing process, ensuring our chef made sauces are accurately portioned into pouches using our Riggs Autopack depositing machines, before being sealed using our continuous stand-up sealing machine and prepared for dispatch. As Planthood continues to scale, you'll help lead the introduction of our new twin-head depositing machine and support the launch of our hot filling operation, playing an important role in the next phase of our production growth. You'll coordinate a small production team, keep production running efficiently, maintain high food safety and quality standards, and ensure customer orders are produced accurately and on time. This role combines production coordination, team leadership, equipment ownership, food safety, operational reporting and continuous improvement. Working closely with Production, Quality Control, Warehouse and Operations teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring products move efficiently through production and into our customers' homes. Key Responsibilities Production Coordination • Coordinate daily depositing and packing operations to achieve production targets., • Allocate tasks and manage workflow across the team throughout the shift., • Monitor productivity, efficiency and output during production runs., • Adapt production plans in real time to respond to operational changes., • Ensure production plans are completed accurately and on schedule., • Lead by example and create a positive, motivated and accountable team culture. Depositing Operations • Coordinate the daily operation of our Riggs Autopack Model 1000 depositing machines., • Ensure hot and cold sauces are deposited accurately and consistently., • Oversee the sealing process using our continuous stand-up sealing machine., • Ensure packaging, sealing and labelling standards are maintained., • Monitor allergen controls and food safety procedures throughout production., • Minimise waste and maximise production efficiency., • Support new product launches and production trials. Equipment Ownership & Process Management • Become the operational owner of the depositing and sealing equipment., • Carry out machine start-up, shut-down and routine operational checks., • Troubleshoot day-to-day equipment issues and resolve minor faults where possible., • Escalate maintenance issues where required and work with relevant teams to minimise downtime., • Support the implementation of new equipment and production technologies. Dispatch & Stock Control • Coordinate finished goods counts and dispatch readiness., • Ensure products are organised, labelled, counted and prepared correctly for shipment., • Maintain accurate production and dispatch records., • Support stock accuracy and product traceability., • Work closely with the Warehouse and Dispatch teams to ensure smooth operational flow. Food Safety & Compliance • Ensure team adherence to HACCP, allergen management and food safety standards., • Complete and review production records and operational documentation., • Support investigations into quality issues and operational incidents., • Escalate food safety, quality and compliance concerns appropriately., • Maintain audit readiness within the depositing and dispatch areas. Team Leadership & Development • Lead, support and motivate the depositing and dispatch team., • Train and onboard new team members on production processes and equipment., • Monitor team performance and maintain accountability to standards., • Conduct regular coaching and feedback conversations., • Support the development of team capability and future talent. Communication & Stakeholder Liaison • Act as the main point of contact for depositing and dispatch operations., • Communicate effectively with Production, Quality Control, Warehouse and Operations teams., • Use Slack, spreadsheets and production reporting tools to communicate operational updates., • Flag production risks, delays, shortages and operational concerns., • Support coordination across departments to ensure production targets are achieved. Continuous Improvement • Identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement., • Drive improvements in production efficiency, workflow and organisation., • Support the implementation of new systems, processes and operational changes., • Contribute ideas that improve productivity, quality and team performance. Key Skills & Competencies • Previous experience in a food manufacturing or production environment., • Experience leading or coordinating a small production team., • Strong organisational and time management skills., • Confident leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and support others., • Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP principles., • Confident numerical skills and ability to work with production targets and operational data., • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets., • Comfortable using communication tools such as Slack and email., • Ability to troubleshoot operational and equipment issues., • Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple departments., • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced production environment. Key Behaviours • Strong sense of ownership and accountability., • Leads by example and sets high standards., • Proactive and solutions-focused., • Calm and organised under pressure., • Positive, professional and supportive., • Committed to food safety, quality and operational excellence., • Strong attention to detail., • Open to learning and continuous improvement., • Ambitious and motivated to grow with the business. What We Offer • A chance to join one of the UK's fastest-growing food businesses., • Opportunities to develop your leadership skills and progress your career., • A supportive, ambitious and collaborative team environment., • The opportunity to make a real impact as we continue to grow.

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  • Welder
    Welder
    2 days ago
    £14.5–£17 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Company Profile We are seeking a skilled welder to join our clients dynamic team which is based in Rochester. The successful candidate will be responsible for the fabrication and welding of SDUs, canopies, ventilated ceilings and pollustop units using Zintec, stainless-steel and aluminium parts using TIG process welding process. They will have energy, passion and a proven track record of high performance and must share our Company values. Self-driven with a positive outlook and a clear focus on high quality and attention to detail. Responsibilities • Set up welding machines based on the specific project, • To follow/read drawings to correctly weld components, • To supply high quality finished works to a high standard, • To work to specific time constraints, • To work collaboratively with other Factory employees, • To follow and adhere to health and safety standards, • Willingness to complete overtime on occasion Experience/Requirements • Experience working with 1.2mm Stainless and Polishing, • Previous TIG welding experience is required, • Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures, • Experience in using electrical or manual tools, • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings, • Knowledge of safety standards Remuneration Salary: £14.50-£17. Dependant on experience Benefits: Contributory pension scheme, Life assurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, Employee Benefits Hub, Employee Assistance Program, 24/7 GP Service, Longevity in Service Awards, Free parking, Gym membership, Health & wellbeing programme, Life insurance, On-site parking, Referral programme, Sick pay. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, On Site role with possible overtime. Location: Rochester, Kent Holidays: 25 days, Birthday and UK Bank Holidays If you are a dedicated professional looking to advance your career in fabrication and welding, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Kindly note that visa sponsorship is not available through us or our client, and applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered.

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  • Production Supervisor
    Production Supervisor
    1 day ago
    £32000–£34000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Department: Production / Operations Reports To: Production Manager Location: Leyton, E10 7QP Hours: Full-Time Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per annum Are you looking for a new role in an exciting, fast-growing company? Do you enjoy leading teams, solving problems and making sure things run smoothly in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to help transform the health of people and the planet through food? We have the perfect role for you. We're Planthood, one of the fastest-growing health food companies in the UK. Our mission is to help people live healthier, happier lives by eating more plant-based whole foods. We do this from our own London kitchen, where we cook up irresistibly delicious food and deliver it to thousands of customers across the UK every week. Since launching from Hilary & Will's kitchen in 2020, we've now cooked over 4 million meals, featured on BBC Dragons' Den, and grown 300%+ year-on-year. As we continue to scale, we're looking for an exceptional Production Supervisor to help lead our production operation. This is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of the business, responsible for ensuring our production team operates safely, efficiently and to the highest standards every day. A key focus of this role will be overseeing the packaging of our meal kit components and managing the end-to-end dispatch process to our third-party logistics (3PL) partner for direct-to-consumer (D2C) deliveries. You'll be responsible for ensuring products are accurately packed, quality checked, and dispatched on time, while maintaining the operational standards that our customers expect. You'll play a key role in driving performance, developing people, improving processes and maintaining the quality and consistency that our customers rely on. Working closely with the wider management team, you'll help ensure that every box leaving our facility reflects the standards and values that have fuelled Planthood's growth so far. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical function within a rapidly growing food business and help shape the future of our production operation. What You'll Be Doing Team Leadership • Lead, motivate and support production team members across packing, depositing, sealing and dispatch operations., • Create a positive, engaged and high-performing team culture., • Train and onboard new starters, supporting their development and success., • Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, coaching sessions and performance conversations., • Manage staffing levels, rotas, holidays and shift changes to ensure operational requirements are met. Production & Operations • Ensure daily production targets and quality standards are consistently achieved., • Monitor team performance and productivity, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and workflow., • Support the day-to-day management of production operations and deputise for the Production Manager when required., • Maintain accurate production records, reports and operational documentation., • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the production floor. Dispatch & Logistics • Oversee the packaging and dispatch of meal kit components to our 3PL partner., • Ensure products are packed accurately, quality checked and dispatched on time., • Complete dispatch paperwork, labels and reports accurately and within required deadlines., • Build strong relationships with internal teams and external logistics partners., • Resolve operational and logistics issues quickly and effectively. Quality, Food Safety & Compliance • Ensure food safety, allergen, hygiene and HACCP standards are followed at all times., • Support quality control processes and ensure all required checks are completed accurately., • Promote a strong health and safety culture throughout the operation., • Support audits, risk assessments and compliance activities, including SALSA accreditation., • Help maintain the high standards our customers expect from every Planthood delivery. Stock & Equipment • Support stock control, stock rotation and waste reduction initiatives., • Monitor equipment performance and report maintenance issues promptly., • Help ensure production machinery is operated safely and efficiently. What We're Looking For • Previous supervisory experience within food production, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics or another fast-paced operational environment., • Strong leadership, communication and people management skills., • Experience coaching, developing and motivating teams., • A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement., • Good understanding of food safety, HACCP, allergens and health & safety requirements., • Comfortable using systems such as Connecteam, Google Sheets and Mapal., • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail., • Positive, resilient and able to remain calm under pressure. Why Join Us? • Be part of one of the UK's fastest-growing health food companies., • Play a key role in a business that's scaling rapidly and making a positive impact., • Work with a passionate, supportive and ambitious team., • Enjoy opportunities for development, progression and increased responsibility., • Help us transform the health of people and the planet through food.

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  • Food Packer
    Food Packer
    4 days ago
    £13–£14 hourly
    Part-time
    Waltham Forest, London

    Job Title: Packing Assistant (CPK) Location: CPK Central Production Kitchen Hours: 20 hours per week Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (20 hours per week) About the Role We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Packing Assistant to join our Central Production Kitchen (CPK). You will be responsible for packing freshly prepared food, ensuring all orders are accurate, labelled correctly, and ready for delivery to our customers. Key Responsibilities • Pack food items according to company specifications., • Label products accurately with the correct information., • Ensure all orders are complete and packed correctly., • Maintain high food hygiene and safety standards., • Keep the packing area clean, organised, and tidy., • Assist with stock rotation and storage where required., • Support the kitchen team with general duties when needed. Requirements • Previous experience in food production or packing is desirable but not essential., • Good attention to detail., • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment., • Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team., • Understanding of food hygiene is an advantage (training can be provided). What We Offer • 20 hours per week with consistent shifts., • Free staff meal during your shift., • Full training provided., • Friendly and supportive team environment., • Opportunities for career progression within the company. If you’re organised, reliable, and enjoy working in a busy kitchen environment, we’d love to hear from you!

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  • Food Handler
    Food Handler
    7 days ago
    £12.75–£13 hourly
    Full-time
    Chalk Farm, Camden

    Food Processing Operative – Smoked Salmon Factory Location: Chalk Farm, NW1 Working Hours: • Monday to Friday, • 4:30am – 12:30pm (6 or 8 hour shift) We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Food Processing Operative to join our smoked salmon production team in Chalk Farm, NW1. This is a fast-paced role within a food manufacturing environment where quality, hygiene, and teamwork are essential. Key Responsibilities • Trim, clean, debone and package smoked salmon., • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas in accordance with food safety regulations., • Accurately weigh products to ensure correct dispatch quantities., • Support other areas of production as required., • Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and quality at all times. Requirements • Basic English language skills., • Valid passport or other acceptable ID with the legal right to work in the UK., • Previous experience in food production or manufacturing, including knife skills., • Positive attitude and ability to work well within a team., • Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high hygiene standards., • Physically fit and able to stand for long periods and carry out manual handling duties., • Reliable and punctual. Application Requirements Your CV must include: • Full residential address., • Postcode. To help ensure this role is suitable for you, please answer the following questions with your application: 1. What is your postcode?, 2. How do you plan to travel to and from our factory in Chalk Farm, NW1?, 3. What is your estimated journey time?, 4. Which shift are you applying for?, 5. Can you reliably attend work at 4.30am Monday to Friday? Applications that do not include the requested information may not be considered.

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  • Garment Decoration Operator
    Garment Decoration Operator
    21 days ago
    £13–£14 hourly
    Full-time
    Dartford

    Job Overview We’re looking for a reliable Garment Decoration Operator to join our production team in Dartford. The role focuses on producing branded PPE and workwear, including high-vis clothing and safety equipment. You’ll be working with heat press equipment, embroidery machines, and applying helmet graphics/transfers, so attention to detail is key. What you’ll be doing • Reading and working from job sheets / work orders, • Collecting the correct garments and logos from stock locations, • Applying logos and graphics using heat press equipment (vinyl and transfers), • Producing and applying helmet graphics / transfers, • Operating embroidery machines, • Booking in deliveries and putting stock away in the correct locations, • Preparing garments and ensuring correct positioning of logos, • Checking quality before dispatch, • Supporting general production and housekeeping What we’re looking for • Experience with heat press or garment printing preferred, • Any experience with embroidery machines an advantage, • Good attention to detail and organisation, • Able to work in a fast-paced and busy production environment, • Reliable with a strong work ethic Working Hours Monday to Friday, 45-hour week, 9:00am–7:00pm. Includes a 1-hour company-provided lunch break plus additional tea breaks. Qualifications & Experience • No formal qualifications required, • Previous experience with heat press, garment printing or similar machinery preferred, but not essential, • Basic IT skills (for loading jobs / working from job sheets), • Good level of numeracy and attention to detail What we offer • Competitive salary (depending on experience), • Full-time role, • Full training provided, • Friendly, hard-working team, • Free healthy lunch provided daily, • Free on-site parking Salary dependent on experience. This role would suit someone with a background in print, signage, warehousing or garment decoration. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • Canteen, • Company events, • Discounted or free food, • Free parking, • On-site parking

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  • Sign Maker / Installer / CNC & Large Format Printer Operator
    Sign Maker / Installer / CNC & Large Format Printer Operator
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Romford

    Sign Maker / Installer / CNC & Large Format Printer Operator Location: Romford, Essex Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive – Depending on Experience About Us Uro Printing is a growing signage and printing company specialising in signs, large format printing, vinyl graphics, business branding, clothing print, and installation services. We are currently looking for motivated and reliable staff to join our production and installation team. The Role This is a varied hands-on role involving sign production, machine operation, printing, and installation work. Main Duties • Manufacturing and assembling signs, • Operating CNC machines and large format printers, • Vinyl application and laminating, • Preparing artwork and production materials, • Installing indoor and outdoor signage, • Using hand and power tools safely, • Maintaining high-quality production standards Candidate Requirements • Previous experience in signage, printing, or installation preferred, • CNC machine or large format printing experience advantageous, • Good practical skills and attention to detail, • Ability to work independently and within a team, • Positive attitude and willingness to learn, • Full UK driving licence preferred What We Offer • Competitive salary based on experience, • Permanent full-time role, • Friendly working environment, • Opportunity for career progression, • Overtime available Schedule • Monday to Friday, • Overtime available If you have experience in signage, printing, CNC operation, or installation and are looking to join a growing company, we would like to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and contact details.

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