via indeed · 1 July 2026 ·3 days ago

Food Production Operative

T Appleton & Son Ltd
Ripon
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Appleton’s is a well\-established traditional pork butcher and pie maker with shops in Ripon, Wetherby, Boroughbridge, and Knaresborough. We’ve been selling quality meat from our Ripon shop since 1867\. Selling a wide range of fresh pork, hams, sausages and of course our legendary pork pies. Appleton’s commitment to quality and good value remains unchanged.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Food Production Assistant to work in our busy Ripon factory. The ideal applicant will have experience in a kitchen, butchery or bakery environment and have a love of good food.

The role involves assisting in the preparation of our full range of products including pies, ready meals, BBQ meals and cooked meats. You must be hardworking, reliable and have excellent attention to detail to ensure quality and consistency. Willing to comply with company policies relating to Health and Safety, Hygiene standards and cleaning.

We are flexible with working hours. The role could be full time 6am to 3pm Monday to Friday or could be school hours 9am to 3pm. However some flexibility is required and you must be able to work longer hours in the run up to Christmas.

Immediate start available.

Pay: £13\.00\-£14\.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Employee discount

  • Private medical insurance
Application question(s):
  • This role is based in Ripon. Can you confirm you are local or able to travel reliably to this location? Please provide brief details?
Language:
  • English (required)
Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

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