Annual Salary
£14,000 to £27,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Food factory workers make frozen, tinned, baked and dried products.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; on shifts
There will be
5.8% fewer Food factory worker jobs in 2027.
You'll typically work on a production line following strict food safety and quality standards. You could:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work in a factory.
Your working environment may be cold, hot and noisy.
You can get into this job through:
You could get into this job through an intermediate or advanced food and drink process operator apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You can apply directly for jobs. You'll have an advantage if you've got:
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.
You'll need: