Overview
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At Jordans Cereals, we never settle for bland. For over 50 years, we’ve been crafting wholesome, tasty and healthier cereals that bring nature’s best to breakfast tables around the world. As pioneers in cereals, we’ve always pushed boundaries – combining curiosity, bold thinking and natural ingredients to stay ahead and inspire the category.
Proud to be part of Associated British Foods (ABF), we pair the strength of a global group with the agility of a forward-thinking brand. Jordans is more than cereals – it’s a place to grow your career. Curiosity is our secret ingredient. We think differently, act bravely and collaborate with energy and openness to bring out the best in each other.
Together we pioneer innovation, build distinctive brands beyond the bowl, and own our impact on people and planet. Your next opportunity could be just one click away.
Location and Schedule
Location: Biggleswade
Shift Pattern: Night shift 4-on-4-off, 6pm-6am
Closing date: 11th November 2025
At Jordans Cereals, we’re not just about making great products — we’re about building a workplace where people thrive. If you’re someone who leads with courage, asks the right questions, and brings people together to make things happen, then this could be the perfect next step in your career.
We’re looking for a Process Operative to join our friendly and ambitious team. As part of the ABF group, we have big plans for the next five years; you’ll play a key role in shaping our future. The role is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to work as part of a team responsible for the blending and baking of raw materials, to safety and quality standards.
The Process Operative working pattern would require full flexibility across the week as it is worked on a 4 on 4 off rotation. For example, one week you would work Monday to Thursday, then the following week would be Tuesday to Friday. This will be day shift only, working 6pm to 6am.
Key Accountabilities
* Lead boldly — Proactively engage in training, seek training and support to develop and improve skills level.
* Stay curious — Ensure all quality, quality documentation and hygiene procedures are followed, and identify potential improvement areas.
* Do the right thing together — Ensure all Health & Safety documentation and policies are followed and completed and use the systems in place to accurately control and coordinate raw materials, packaging, consumables and finished goods.
* Make it happen — Control OEE, wastage and plant efficiency and maintain excellent standards of product quality by consistently checking all raw materials and finished product are to the required standards while keeping waste to a minimum.
The Right Person
Be bold, be curious, do the right thing together, make it happen.
Skills and Experiences
* Previous experience of working within a food production environment
* Team working skills and examples of good relationships with peers and managers
* Understand the importance of effective shift handovers
* Holding an FLT license or being interested in taking one would be preferable
We can offer
* Attractive Salary
* Bonus Scheme (up to 5%)
* Pension Scheme – up to 10% employer contributions
* Buy holiday scheme
* Discounted products
* Health Cash Plan
* Career opportunities - ABF group employs 128,000 employees worldwide.
* Discounts on over 900 retailers on our discount platform
* Generous family leave policy
* Leadership development
* Group Cycle to work scheme
* Free Parking
Together we inspire better wellbeing by creating a positive working environment that is rich in diversity, where we create equity in opportunities, where we can all be ourselves, and where we all feel that we belong.
We want to ensure the recruitment process works for everyone. If you require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please email recruitment@jordansryvita.com to discuss these adjustments.
Our brands are sold worldwide and have great credentials in environmental sustainability.
Apply now and let’s see what we can do together!
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