The Ilchester Cheese Company
The Ilchester Cheese Company
The Ilchester Cheese Company

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We are very proud of our unique and award-winning portfolio of established brands.
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Applewood cheese

DREAMY,
CREAMY &
SMOKY

Applewood® Original

The original dreamy, creamy smoky cheddar, complemented beautifully with a dusting of paprika.

A family favourite since it was created in 1965, Applewood® is perfectly at home on a cheese platter, in a lunchbox, or melted to elevate any meal or snack.

Applewood® is made with Barber’s Somerset Cheddar, meaning that its is produced from farm to factory
within a radius of 30miles.

Also available: Applewood® Vintage.

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Mexicana®

A cheese that bites back! Mexicana® combines smooth British Cheddar with our proprietary blend of herbs and spices to create a uniquely spicy cheese with a delicious depth of flavour.

Give sandwiches, pasta dishes, burgers and nachos a KICK with this vibrant cheese!

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Mexicana cheese

VIBRANT
AND
SPICY

Jarlsberg®

Jarlsberg®’s iconic holes and distinctive sweet & nutty taste come from the unique Norwegian culture which has been used since it was first developed in 1956. It is matured for up to 5 months to develop a deeper, richer flavour.

Due to its unique culture and fermentation process, Jarlsberg® is naturally lactose free and a source of vitamin K2.

Jarlsberg® is wonderful nibbled straight from the wheel, and as a cheeseboard hero, but also exceptionally good when melted, making it the perfect cheese for cooking, baking and toasties.

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SWEET
AND
NUTTY

Jarlsberg cheese

Jarlsberg®

Jarlsberg®’s iconic holes and distinctive sweet & nutty taste come from the unique Norwegian culture which has been used since it was first developed in 1956. It is matured for up to 5 months to develop a deeper, richer flavour.

Due to its unique culture and fermentation process, Jarlsberg® is naturally lactose free and a source of vitamin K2.

Jarlsberg® is wonderful nibbled straight from the wheel, and as a cheeseboard hero, but also exceptionally good when melted, making it the perfect cheese for cooking, baking and toasties.

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SWEET
AND
NUTTY

Marmite® Cheese

Marmite®
Cheese

Marmite® and Cheese is THE ultimate combination. Our Marmite® Cheddar Bites are a long standing favourite for lunchboxes and snacking, with our premium Marmite® wedge adorning the cheeseboards of Marmite® lovers everywhere. Slather on an oat cake, melt on toast, or just nibble away.
*Marmite® is a trade mark of Unilever. The Marmite® trade mark is used under licence. All rights reserved’

Ilchester®

Ilchester® was born in 1962 when Ken Seaton made our first product, Beer cheese! Since then, Ilchester® has been at the forefront of innovating in flavoured cheeses, delighting consumers across the globe.

From a traditional Wendsleydale and Cranberry, to a Kastu dirty fries topper, to our best selling snacking net of territorial cheeses, Ilchester® has something to offer everyone.

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Night Shift Food Processor
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This is a fixed night shifts role. Working Sunday to Thursday 10pm to 6am (To avoid any confusion the role would start with the first shift at 10pm Sunday Night, and your last shift would finish at 6am on Friday morning.
 
As a Food Processor/Machine Operator here at Norseland you will be working with modern state of the art automation equipment and manufacturing robotics.
 
We are looking for flexible, proactive and confident Food Processors/Machine Operatives who are looking to secure a career within a forward thinking ever developing food manufacturing company.
 
Training will be provided on our automotive production line machinery to enable you to achieve high efficiency and required quality to achieve the production plan, whilst maintaining high levels of health and safety.
 
You will be involved in Machine line set up, operation of all production line machines and robotics, using the latest machinery technology and equipment all the time adhering to all necessary Health and Safety, Quality, and Planning requirements.
 
In terms of duties, this is a multi-functional role and staff will be expected to run state of the art machinery and robots to help us produce our award winning cheeses.
We offer an excellent competitive salary and benefits package
 
Pay – Actual hourly rates are currently £15.81ph (entry), including a 25% Night Shift Premium.
 
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Time and a half Overtime, free health care cash plan, free retailer discount portal, free parking, company pension, life insurance, free teas and coffees.
 
Norseland is a global specialty cheese business with innovation at its heart, which brings together Norwegian and British expertise in cheese production and manufacturing. The Norseland “house of brands” includes a variety of increasingly popular cheeses. Taking centre stage from Norway is Jarlsberg®, admired by leading chefs worldwide, whilst brands from the UK include the ever-popular Applewood® Cheese, Mexicana® and Ilchester®.
 
Background & Profile:
 
  • Experience in Food Manufacturing is desirable.
  • Experience in machine operating
  • Present yourself in a professional and courteous manner at all times
  • Achieve required pass mark in English language aptitude test
  • Willing to work overtime including weekends when required
  • Ensure you meet the standards of personal hygiene and procedural compliance required by the business at all times
Apply online or call us on 01935 842802 to discuss availability
 
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
 
Work Location: Ilchester, near Yeovil.
 
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
 
Pay: From £15.81 per hour
 
Additional pay:
 
  • Bonus scheme

 

Benefits:
 
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Private dental insurance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Sick pay

 

Schedule:
 
  • 8 hour shift
  • Night shift

 

Ability to commute/relocate:
 
  • Ilchester, BA22 8JL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
 
Experience:
 
  • Production or Food Production: 2 years (required)
 
Licence/Certification:
 
  • Driving Licence (preferred)
 
Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom (required)
 
Work Location: In person

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Night Hygiene Operative

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We are looking for flexible, proactive and confident Hygiene Operative who is looking to secure a career in food manufacturing.

Working for a global specialty cheese business with innovation at its heart, Norseland brings together Norwegian and British expertise in cheese production and manufacturing. The Norseland “house of brands” includes a variety of increasingly popular cheeses. Taking center stage from Norway is Jarlsberg®, admired by leading chefs worldwide, whilst brands from the UK include the ever-popular Applewood® Cheese, Mexicana® and Ilchester®

We offer an comprehensive benefits package that includes: Time and a half Overtime, free health care cash plan, free retailer discount portal, free parking, company pension, life insurance, free teas and coffees.

Hourly rate including 25% of Night Shift Premium is £15.06 per hour.

Summary and purpose of Role:

  • To participate in the high standard of hygiene as is required for a food producing factory and carry out the hygiene tasks assigned to you
  • To develop competence in all areas of basic skills described below

Entry Level hygiene operatives will effectively carry out a cleaning process for the following areas and pieces of equipment:

  • Wash stations and changing rooms
  • Offices
  • W/Cs
  • Canteen
  • All low risk and High care areas and equipment across both sites
  • Carrying out Laundry procedures
  • Removing waste to the compactors and operating the compactors
  • Supporting production lines washout
  • Replenishing overalls, toilets paper, soap, sanitiser, etc.

Interpersonal skills:

  • Clear communication skills
  • Positive Team work skills
  • Self-Motivated
  • Prepared to develop skills through the company’s training programme as required

Outputs and Deliverables:

  • Ensure quality standards are achieved at all times and ensure appropriate action is taken when necessary
  • Adhere to all the company’s policies procedures and plans.
  • Thorough knowledge of the department and its interaction with related departments
  • Ensure the Health and Safety of yourself and others
  • Work to achieve Good Manufacturing Practice at all time
  • Be proactive in achieving training requirements
  • Contribute toward the effective cleaning of all machinery in your working environment
  • Comply with any reasonable requests that you have been trained to do.

Training/Skills development:

Upon employment, Entry Level operatives should successfully complete training in the following areas:

Quality Assurance skills

  • Foreign Body training
  • HACCP
  • Food Safety for manufacturing level 2
  • Holchem essential cic system
  • Allergen training

Health & Safety Skills

  • Manual handling training
  • COSHH training
  • Emergency procedures training

Background & profile:

  • Present yourself and a professional and courteous manner at all times
  • Achieve required pass mark in English language aptitude test
  • Willing to work overtime including weekends when required
  • Ensure you meet the standards of personal hygiene required by the business at all times

Working Pattern:

  • 10pm-6am Monday-Friday

Requirements:

  • Previous hygiene experience within manufacturing required
  • Previous experience within food manufacturing desired

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