Food Processing Worker

Food Processing Worker – 2 Roles available – 1 x 37.5 hours permanent, 1 x 37.5 hours fixed term for 6 months

Essential Trading is currently seeking 2 dedicated Food Processing Workers to join our Manufacturing team. There are 2 roles available 1 x permanent, 37.5 hours per week, 1 x fixed term for 6 months, 37.5 hours per week. Both are based at our warehouse in Fishponds, Bristol.

In the role, you’ll be involved in all aspects of food processing and packaging, helping to produce our Essential own-brand range for wholesale, retail and catering customers.

This role is based within an active, fast-paced food production and warehouse facility. For safety and operational efficiency, candidates must be able to meet the following physical and environmental requirements:

Physical Capability: The role requires manual handling, including the ability to lift, move, and pack bulk bags of dried goods (up to 25kg) consistently throughout the shift.

Mobility & Awareness: The successful candidate will need to safely navigate an active warehouse environment featuring moving vehicles (like forklifts) and pedestrian walkways.

Machinery Operation: The role involves operating industrial mixing and blending machinery, requiring the ability to accurately read digital displays, follow precise recipes, and quickly respond to mechanical alerts or safety indicators.

Allergen & Environmental Awareness: You will be working directly with loose dry ingredients, dust, and potential food allergens. The environment requires the continuous use of standard Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Equal Opportunities
We are a disability-inclusive employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or wish to discuss workplace adaptations for this environment, please let our team know.

Working hours are typically Monday to Friday, 9am – 5.30pm, with potential flexibility for earlier start and finish times depending on workload.

Starting pay is £13.45 per hour, with increases based on length of service, plus staff discounts and co-op member benefits.

At Essential, we are proud to be a co-operative business specialising in ethical, organic, vegan and GMO-free foods. You’ll be joining a diverse and passionate team committed to making a positive difference.

How to apply: Please visit the vacancies page on our website where you can download and fill out an application form based on the job description and person spec.

www.essential-trading.coop/vacancies

Please note that applications with the ‘Supporting statement’ left blank will not be considered. We will not accept CVs. Please be aware that we are unable to provide feedback at the application stage as we usually receive large numbers of applications.

Closing date: 9am Monday 26th October 2026 with interviews scheduled for the w/c 9th November

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch - [email protected]

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bristol, Bristol: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bristol BS16 3JB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person