The Welsh food and drink jobs you can apply for right now
THE FOOD WORKFORCE WALES NOTICEBOARD IS A QUICK WAY OF FINDING CURRENT VACANCIES IN THE GROWING INDUSTRY
IT is time to toast a new initiative that is boosting the food and drink industry in Wales.
The Food Workforce Wales jobs noticeboard, supported by the Welsh Government, has already helped a growing number of individuals to pursue a new career in the booming sector.
Successes have come through the online e-hub, which bridges the gap between exploring a new career and finding current vacancies to apply for.
This new online jobs notice board lists the very latest opportunities in the Welsh food and drink industry, ranging from entry-level and operational roles to team leader and managerial positions.
Dedicated resources are also available to give interested applicants a taste of what working in the different roles and sectors of the industry could entail.
Businesses that recognise how much of a valuable asset their employees are engaging with Food Workforce Wales to hire the right people to support business growth plans.
‘WE’RE A BIG LOCAL EMPLOYER’
Pie and pastry giants Peter’s Food, in Caerphilly, is one example of a big employer that is committed to investing in the people that make up its business.
Managing director Mike Grimwood said: “We have 650 colleagues onsite, and more importantly for us, everybody is employed. We don’t have agency workers. We’re a big local employer. And we think that if we want people to be committed to us, then we need to be committed to them also.
“The food industry is a fantastic business to get into. All our factory managers started on our bakery lines and have built their careers within the business. It’s a place where you can develop and fulfil your potential.”
Peter’s Food training officer Deborah Jones explained the importance of investing in people.
“It makes them more confident in their roles, and they feel more valued because they’re able to progress and gain further knowledge,” she said.
The company’s health and safety officer Dafydd Davies encouraged people to consider a career in the food and drink industry.
“For anyone thinking about coming into this industry, more than anything, we offer job security, and also the
development within your role,” he said.
If you view the noticeboard, the company is after three new recruits at the moment.
It needs a meat room operator, a hygiene operator and a production/packing operator.
All the positions are temporary and are based in Bedwas, with salaries ranging from £8.91 per hour to £10.29 an hour.
NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN WALES’ FOOD AND DRINK INDUSTRY
Never has there been a better time to explore a career in Wales’ rapidly growing food and drink industry.
With the aim to create one of the most environmentally and socially responsible supply chains in the world, there’s been a huge uptake in Welsh food and drink in both the UK and further afield.
Food and drink manufacturers and businesses across Wales are heavily investing in people in response to the increase in demand, creating opportunities for individuals across all levels.
There’s also an increase in the number of opportunities to fit around other commitments, with varied shift patterns offering more flexibility.
OPPORTUNITIES AWAIT AND HERE IS HOW TO TAKE THEM
Whether looking to change direction or develop an existing skill set, there are a number of ways to join the ambitious and rewarding food and drink industry.
From apprenticeships and training programmes to operational and customerfacing roles as well as leadership and management opportunities, the Food Workforce Wales jobs noticeboard is a one-stop-shop for anyone exploring new opportunities.
So, what are you waiting for?
All the live vacancies across the sector can be found by visiting foodworkforce.wales