Pay rate: £12.30 to £13.56 per hour
Hours/Shift: Day Shift 7am – 7pm, Night Shift 7pm – 7am, 4 days on 4 days off on rotation
Salary: Day shift starting at £12.30 per hour and Night shift starting at £13.56 per hour, with fantastic opportunities to earn up to £14.54 per hour on day shift and £15.80 per hour on night shift within the next 3-6 months, overtime regularly available at 150%. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL OF THESE RATES WILL RISE ON THE 1ST APRIL 2026.
Amazing opportunities to join a fast paced and friendly food company based in the heart of Chessington, based on Cox Lane, within walking distance of Chessington North and Chessington South train stations, and with good bus routes .
New England Seafood International (NESI) was established in 1991 and is the largest UK importer and processor of premium fresh and frozen sustainable fish and seafood. NESI employs around 800 people across two sites in the UK and imports a wide range of wild and farmed fish from all around the world.
NESI are looking for fun, engaged, motivated, hardworking people to come and join their team. With the right attitude and desire to grow and develop we offer fantastic opportunities for you to kick start a new career with a company who is growing by the day.
NESI are currently on the search for full time permanent Food Production Operatives to join our day and night shifts. You will be working with a great team who are fun and supported by leaders who themselves have grown through the business and are waiting to pass on their knowledge and expertise!
Immediate start available for the right candidates.
Tasks include:
Set up machines and prepare complex production machinery including calibration, cleaning, start up checks and verification of line standards to ensure a smooth and efficient production cycle.
Optimise machine performance by controlling and adjusting key operating parameters (e.g. speed, alignment, cutting accuracy) to maintain consistent quality and throughput.
Handle raw material with precision feeding product into semi-automated machines and ensuring all components meet specification before processing.
Accurately load products into trays, pouches and bags in line with customer specifications and product quality requirements.
Present finished products to the highest standards, ensuring they are correctly packed, sealed, labelled and prepared for despatch and onward distribution.
Apply packaging components such as cardboard sleeves, labels and ancillary materials with accuracy, ensuring compliance with customer and retailer presentation standards.
Control stock movements by checking all incoming and outgoing materials against load plans and paperwork, maintaining full traceability and accuracy.
Control stock movements by checking all incoming and outgoing materials against load plans and paperwork, maintaining full traceability and accuracy.
Maintain a safe, organised and hygienic working environment, following food safety, H&S and GMP requirements at all times.
Operate Manual Handling Equipment (MHE) safely and efficiently to support material flow, line replenishment and waste management.
Act as a role model for line standards, following SOP’s, CCP’S, hygiene rules and quality requirements in every task.
Support Continuous improvement, identifying issues, suggesting improvements and helping drive efficiency, waste reduction and better product quality.