Food Factory Worker

Typical Salary

£12,000 To £20,000

Typical Hours

42 to 44 a week

evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts

How To Become a Food Factory Worker

You can get into this job through:

an apprenticeship
applying directly

College / University

Apprenticeship

You could get into this job through a food and drink process operator intermediate apprenticeship, or a food and drink advanced process operator advanced apprenticeship.

some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship

5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

You can apply directly for jobs. You'll have an advantage if you've got:

experience of working on a production line, especially with food
GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) in English and maths

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

to be thorough and pay attention to detail
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
the ability to work on your own
knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
the ability to work well with others
knowledge of maths
physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day tasks may include:

controlling machinery that processes food
making sure there's a constant supply of ingredients
checking instruments like temperature gauges
reporting problems with equipment
keeping machines clean

Working Environment

You could work in a factory.

Your working environment may be cool, noisy and hot.

You may need to wear protective clothing.

Career Path & Progression

With experience, you could become a shift supervisor or move into quality control.

You could improve your job prospects by taking an industry qualification like a diploma in food team leading.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

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Restrictions & Requirements