• Factory Operative – Day/Night Shift • Location: St Mary Bourne, Andover, SP11 6DB • Salary: Starting at £26,602.03 per year • Shift Pattern: 4 Days On / 4 Days Off (weekend work included as part of the rotation) ⏰ Hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM or 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM • Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time • Next Assessment Centre: 09th April • Next Induction Date: 20th April
Looking for a role where what you do really matters? If you’re hands-on, ready to learn, and like the idea of working with fresh, real food, this is the job for you! At Vitacress, we grow more than salads — we grow futures. We’re looking for reliable, practical people who want to get stuck in and be part of a close-knit team that keeps things moving every day. No experience? No problem! We’ll train you. All we ask is that you arrive ready to learn, work hard, and take pride in doing a great job. Our factory runs at around 5°C (our salads love it cool!), but don’t worry — we provide all the PPE you need to stay warm. You’ll also have access to a great canteen, hot drinks, and a supportive team to keep you going.
Roles: Factory Operative – £26,602.03 (Day) / £30,327.57 (Night) Pack, prep, and keep production lines running smoothly. Service Operative – £27,481.09 (Day) / £30,976.40 (Night) Manage stock and materials to keep everything flowing. Intake Operative – £29,950.83 (Day) / £33,425.21 (Night) Unload deliveries, check quality, and maintain traceability. Despatch Operative – £29,950.83 (Day) / £33,425.21 (Night) Pick and prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently. Machine Operative – £32,985.68 (Day) / £36,480.99 (Night) Operate machinery, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safe production. Hygiene Operative (Nights) – £33,425.21 Deep-clean production areas, maintain food safety standards, and uphold hygiene compliance.
What to Expect When You Apply ✔ Face-to-face interview ✔ Group activities with potential teammates ✔ Quick ESOL/English test ✔ Factory tour so you know exactly what to expect We’ll match you to the role that suits your strengths — and from there, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow.
Why Join Us? ⭐ Life Assurance ⭐ Pension Scheme ⭐ 20 Days Holiday ⭐ Staff Discounts ⭐ Wellbeing Support ⭐ Real Training & Development ⭐ Clear Pathways to Progression
You’ll Be a Great Fit If You: ✔ Speak and understand English clearly ✔ Work well under pressure ✔ Are open to change ✔ Enjoy being part of a team ✔ Take pride in doing the job properly
Important Food Safety Requirements As we handle and pack fresh produce, strict food safety standards apply. All jewellery must be removed before entering production areas, including: • Rings • Necklaces • Bracelets • Watches • Earrings or facial piercings • Any other visible jewellery This is essential to prevent contamination and maintain product safety.
Transport to Site – Please Read Please note that Vitacress no longer provides a shuttle bus service to our site. You will need to arrange your own transportation to and from work. Car sharing with a current employee may be possible; however, this must be arranged privately between you and the individual.
About Vitacress We’ve been growing great food and great ideas since 1951. Today, we’re one of Europe’s leading suppliers of fresh produce, from bagged salads to fresh herbs. We pioneered products like living herbs and baby leaf salads — and we continue to innovate. Our values: • Always Deliver Quality • Do the Right Thing • Nurture the Future
• Ready to grow your future with us? Apply today!
Vitacress Salads, based in leafy St Mary Bourne, Andover is one of the principal salad and watercress suppliers in the UK. With our own salad leaf farms, we take immense pride in delivering a field to fork operation. We grow, wash, pack and distribute salad and watercress for retailer own brands and our own brand Steve’s Leaves. We take pleasure in ensuring the best possible standard 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 salads 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.
