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Our Packers in the Packing department pack over 70,000 boxes/baskets in a week which equals to around 1.5 million meals. Working as a member of the packing team; the successful candidate plays a very important role within the manufacturing process, being the last point of the quality check before the product goes out to our customer. The successful candidate will be working in a team of around 20 staff, and gain knowledge and skills of the whole of the department.

The job is working 40 hours per a week Monday-Thursday 1400-2200 & Friday 1500-2300. 

13.68 per hour (from 1 May 2026, it will be 14.09 per hour) + Bonus + Benefits

Apetito is the UK's leading food supplier to the health and social care sectors serving more than 1,300 care homes, health care and education settings.

Our meals are expertly crafted by our dieticians and chefs, and then frozen to lock in the goodness.

Wiltshire Farm Foods, our sister company, is the UK's largest ready meal supplier cooking and delivering over 330 different delicious frozen ready meals across the UK.

• Must be able to manage with the demands of the palletisation of products/ Boxes and baskets and occasionally packing products into boxes and baskets.
• Heavy lifting will be involving lifting up to 25kg.
• Checking all products are sent out, with the correct label, date and seal quality
• Be willing to train to the highest standards within the Packing department
• Changeovers- ensure that all old materials are removed from the line and replaced with the correct materials for the new product
• Ensuring that the working environment is clear of rubbish
• Once training and experience of packing lines is gained it will be expected that when needed you will need to cover line/s for breaks.
• Inform the team leader or members of staff if you think there is a potential issue with the quality of the product you are packing.
• Hygiene: Follow correct hygiene procedures, operate to a clean (and tidy) as you go policy.
• Health and safety- work in a safe manner at all times, follow safe working practices, and report any accidents or dangerous occurrences.

• Good standards in English and Math.
• Experience of working to set standards and KPIs.
• Experience of working in a production environment.
• Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new tasks within the department.
• Promote good team work - help others.
• Have a desire to help the team meet the department targets.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Willingness to undertake Level 2 Food Safety training: a pass level must be obtained.
• Must be able to manage with the demands of the palletisation of products/ Boxes and baskets and occasionally packing products into boxes and baskets.

• Competitive salary - accredited Living Wage employer
• 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 4%
• Life assurance scheme worth at least 1x annual salary
• Subsidised canteen
• Free parking
• Free turkey or voucher at Christmas
• apetito perks scheme including salary sacrifice options and retail discounts

As a family-owned business, we take great pride in being a company that makes a real difference and is dedicated to creating outstanding meals to be proud of.

We develop a range of products designed to enhance health and well-being for all our customers.

We are driven by a passion for service and dedicated to feeding some of the UK's most vulnerable people.

We proudly support British food and farming, focusing on using the best ethical and sustainable produce in alignment with our goal to reach Net Zero by 2040.

Our ethical standards are recognised by the ETI and we are an accredited Living Wage employer.Learn more about apetito's commitment to a more sustainable future.

We embrace inclusion, empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Our commitment to making a real difference extends to customers, communities, and staff and we're on a mission to build an inclusive workplace where everyone reaches their full potential.