Key Production Operative – New Product Development

About the role

As a Key Production Operative in New Product Development at Morrisons, you will support the entire NPD process from concept through to launch. You will work in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment, preparing samples, planning trials and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare food samples for internal and customer presentations and conduct trial runs based on briefs.
• Organise and maintain the NPD kitchen, including stock rotation, cleaning and housekeeping.
• Collect product samples from the factory and support factory trials.
• Visit stores for training and development purposes.

Required profile

• Ability to comply with health, safety and food safety policies.
• Flexible, adaptable and enjoys teamwork.
• Capable of meeting deadlines, multitasking and staying organised.
• Experience in food preparation or NPD is desirable.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and permanent contract.
• Generous holiday entitlement (at least 28 days pro‑rata).
• 15% discount in Morrisons stores plus a 10% discount card for a friend or family member.
• Subsidised staff canteen, free parking and competitive pension scheme.
• Healthcare and wellbeing benefits including Aviva Digital GP, cash plan and wellbeing support.
• Career progression opportunities through the Leadership School.