Food Production & Warehouse Operatives £13.52-£17.68 per hour Multiple Shifts Available

Posted 2 days 19 hours ago by Charlie Bighams

£1,352 - £1,768 Hourly
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Somerset, Wells, United Kingdom, BA5 1
Job Description

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Food Production & Warehouse Operatives £13.52-£17.68 per hour Multiple Shifts Available

Job Reference charliebighams/TP/19158/534

Number of Positions:

10

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Hours:

Location:

Closing Date:

31/08/2026

Job Category:

Production/Manufacturing

Region / Division:

Wells; Somerset

Package Description

We're currently recruiting across multiple teams at our Wells site and are looking for great people to join us.

Whether you're helping prepare fresh ingredients, cooking our award-winning recipes, assembling dishes, packing finished products or supporting our warehouse operation, you'll become part of a team that takes real pride in producing exceptional food enjoyed by thousands of customers every week.

Many of our team members join with little or no previous food production experience. What matters most is a positive attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn. Full training will be provided.

What You'll Receive

  • Competitive hourly rates from £13.52 to £17.68 per hour, depending on role and shift pattern
  • Equivalent annual earnings from £28,000 to £38,000+, depending on role and shift pattern (excluding overtime)
  • Overtime paid at 1.5x your hourly rate (£20+ per hour)
  • 28 days' annual leave, increasing with service
  • Free Bigham's meals to take home
  • Company pension scheme
  • Discounts with popular high-street retailers
  • Access to Medicash and an online GP service
  • Life assurance benefit
  • Free on-site parking
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Access to development opportunities through the Bigham's Academy
Job Introduction

We've been recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for five consecutive years, but for us, creating a great place to work is about more than awards. It's about providing competitive pay, excellent benefits, opportunities to develop and a supportive team environment where people can do their best work, build lasting careers and feel proud of what they do every day.

Choose the Shift Pattern That Works for You

We offer a range of shift patterns across our teams, including:

  • 06:00 - 18:00
  • Work an average of just 6 months of the year

4 on 4 off Nights

  • 18:00 - 06:00
  • Excellent earning potential
  • Consistent rotating pattern with built-in time off

Monday to Thursday Days

  • 06:00 - 16:00
  • Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off

Monday to Thursday Nights

  • 18:00 - 04:00

Monday to Friday Evenings

  • 17:30 - 01:30
  • Fixed weekday pattern

Friday to Sunday Days

  • Friday: 06:00 - 16:00
  • Saturday & Sunday: 06:00 - 18:00
  • Four days off every week

When you apply, simply tell us which team and shift pattern interests you most.

Main Responsibilities

Depending on the team you join, you may be involved in:

  • Preparing fresh ingredients, including weighing, cutting and portioning food
  • Following recipes and operating specialist cooking equipment
  • Assembling dishes to specification
  • Adding toppings, labels and packaging to finished products
  • Carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet Bigham's standards
  • Replenishing production lines and supporting efficient workflow
  • Picking, moving and preparing stock within our warehouse operation
  • Completing production records, logs and paperwork accurately
  • Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and housekeeping
  • Supporting effective shift handovers and team communication
  • Reporting any equipment, quality or safety concerns
  • Working as part of a team to achieve daily production targets
The Ideal Candidate

At Charlie Bigham's, our values shape the way we work every day. We're looking for people who:

Bring Extraordinary

You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, embrace new challenges and take pride in consistently delivering high standards.

Bring People Together

You're a reliable team player who communicates well, supports your colleagues and helps create a positive working environment.

Bring Real Care & Attention

You have a keen eye for detail, follow processes carefully and understand the importance of quality, hygiene and food safety in everything you do.

You'll also need:

  • A positive, dependable approach and strong work ethic
  • A willingness to learn and adapt to new ways of working
  • The ability to work in a hands-on, physically active environment
  • A commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping
  • A desire to develop your skills and build a successful career with Bigham's

Experience in food production, manufacturing, warehouse, packing, kitchen or similar environments would be beneficial, but isn't essential - full training will be provided.