Packhouse Operative

About the role
Fancy being part of the journey that brings some of the UK's favourite berries to supermarket shelves?

We are recruiting for Packhouse Operatives to join our Production team at Angus, Salford Priors. In this hands-on role, you will sort and pack premium soft fruit, including strawberries, blueberries and raspberries, ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards and customer specifications.

Working in a fast-paced environment, you'll play an important role in helping us deliver great-tasting berries to our customers.

About you

We are looking for a positive and reliable person who enjoys working as part of a team. You will be comfortable in a busy, fast-paced environment and take pride in completing your work accurately.

Good communication skills, attention to detail and a willingness to learn are important. You will be reliable, flexible in your approach to working hours and physically fit to undertake a role that involves standing and packing for extended periods. Previous experience in a factory or packhouse environment would be beneficial, although not essential.

Reporting to Team Leader

Guaranteed minimum of 32 hours over 4 days per week to include at least one weekend day. Variable working patterns are available and will be discussed during the interview process.

Fixed-Term Contract from 1/11/2026 to 29/05/2027

Location: Orchard Farm, School Road, Salford Priors

Key responsibilities include:

• To sort produce according to quality standards and customer requirements.
• To pack produce using punnets, boxes, crates and pallets to customer specification.
• To ensure produce weight accuracy.
• To wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.
• To report any issues to the Team Leader.
• To maintain safe and clean work areas
• To work collaboratively with other departments
• To comply with all Angus Soft Fruits’ and food hygiene policies and procedures.
• To comply with health and safety legislation.
• To proactively participate in the individual performance management process, achieving SMART targets and continuous personal development.
• To fully participate in the development and achievement of the Production Departmental Vision.
• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the role

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience of working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• A proactive, positive attitude and a willingness to support colleagues
• A passion for teamwork and continuous improvement
• Physically fit and able to undertake a hands-on role involving standing and packing for extended periods.

Why Join Angus Soft Fruits?

We're proud to offer a great place to work where people can develop, grow and make a real difference as part of our One Team culture.

Our benefits include:

Competitive rates of pay

Birthday leave

Generous holiday entitlement that increases with service

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Reward and recognition schemes

Employee Voice initiatives

Perks at Work employee discounts

A friendly, supportive and inclusive team culture

About us

Angus Soft Fruits is a leading supplier of premium berries to UK and European retailers. Since 1994, we have worked in partnership with over 50 like-minded growers to breed, grow and pack exceptional berries enjoyed by consumers around the world. Driven by innovation, collaboration and a passion for quality, we deliver great-tasting berries that delight our customers each and every day.

Everything we do is guided by our values of Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Curiosity, Efficiency and Integrity.

We are committed to equal, opportunities, diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds to join our One Team.

Angus Soft Fruits are Disability Confident Committed.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Evesham WR11 8XD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• working in a fast-paced environment: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person