Cut Packhouse Operative Assessment Centre

• Cut Packhouse Operative – Vitacress Herbs

Salary: £26,832.00 per year / £12.90 per hour

Contract: Full-time

• Paid weekly every Thursday
• Next Assessment Centre: 11th August
• Next Inductions: 24th August & 9th September

Are you motivated, reliable and looking to join a fast-paced team in a growing food manufacturing environment? We're looking for Cut Packhouse Operatives to join our Operations team in Runcton, helping us deliver high-quality fresh herbs to our customers every single day.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build new skills, develop your career in a supportive environment, and become part of a team that prides itself on quality, efficiency and safety.

⏰ Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week
• 10-hour shifts
• Start time: 06:30
• 4 days on, 3 days off
• Choice of shift patterns:
• Sunday – Wednesday (Wednesday worked as a late shift)
• Wednesday – Saturday

This shift pattern provides a great work-life balance with three days off every week.

• What you'll be doing

As a Cut Packhouse Operative, you'll play a key role on our production lines by

• Grading, weighing and packing herbs to the highest standards
• Ensuring all customer orders are met on time
• Following food safety, health & safety and hygiene procedures at all times
• Setting up and supporting the production line during your shift
• Checking labels, weights, seals and pack quality
• Reporting any issues to your Line Leader, Machine Operator or Shift Manager
• Keeping your area clean and tidy through "clean as you go" principles
• Accurately completing all on-line recording requirements
• Assisting with continuous improvement projects on site
• Supporting and motivating others, while taking part in ongoing training and development
• Working Environment
• You'll work in a chilled factory environment (PPE provided)
• Some areas operate as noise protection zones (hearing protection available)

⭐ What we're looking for

Essential

• Motivated, results-driven team player
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Awareness of Health & Safety requirements
• High personal hygiene standards
• Willingness to follow instructions and learn new tasks
• Own transport, as the site is not accessible by public transport

Desirable

• Previous food manufacturing experience
• Food Safety qualification
• Career Progression Opportunities

At Vitacress, we believe in promoting from within and investing in our people.
Many of our Operatives have progressed into higher-skilled and better-paid roles through our internal training and development programmes, including:

• Multi-Skilled Operative
• Machine Operator
• Line Leader
• Other specialist production and operational roles

If you're willing to learn and develop, we'll support you with the training and experience needed to build a long-term career with us.

• Why Join Us?
• Competitive salary
• Full training provided
• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and upskilling
• Ongoing training and development
• Play an important role in supplying fresh, quality products to major customers across the UK
• Next Steps

Our next Assessment Centre will take place on 11th August, with successful candidates joining one of our upcoming inductions on 24th August or 9th September.

✅ Apply now to secure your place and start building your career with Vitacress.

Vitacress Herbs, based just outside historic Chichester, West Sussex, is a primary supplier of Herb and horticulture products in the UK. With our 23-acre site covered in specialist glass houses, we take immense pride in our work ensuring our consumers have a fresh, quality product to enhance their home cooking or enhance their garden environment. We take pleasure in ensuring the best possible standards and we will empower you to do the same. From the way we grow our products, to the relationships we maintain with customers, everyone knows exactly what is going on. We are authentic and grounded. At the centre of everything is a trust that you can feel every day at work. From the herbs that are grown on site; to the investment in facilities and the growth of the business; to growing and nurturing out talented employees, growing is truly at the heart of what we do. Join us and become a trusted partner in our business.