CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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We are actively seeking to recruit dynamic, forward-thinking individuals who want to be part of a fast-paced team within the food manufacturing industry.
Norseland offer plenty of opportunities for career progression and development for both skilled and non-skilled positions. We will support you at every step of your journey with us.
The roles at Norseland are wide and varied, from entry level positions to supervisory roles. For our current vacancies, please scroll down and follow us on LinkedIn.


PERKS OF THE JOB
We offer a range of awards and benefits, including:
- A development plan
- Excellent salaries and packages
- 9% Pension (5% employee, 4% employer contributions)
- Private health cash plan, giving you access to private appointments, including physio, dentist and the opticians
- Discount portal membership, exclusive discounts at retailers, cinemas, days out and holidays
- Refer a friend scheme – receive £250 after your recommended friend completed a 6-month service
CURRENT VACANCIES
Food Processor/Machine Minder
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 automatic 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
Starting hourly rate of £12.65ph- Pay rate increases with line knowledge
Working Hours- Monday – Friday – Weekly rotating shift pattern of 6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Time and a half Overtime, unsociable hours premium paid during night shifts, 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

Expanding our Vegan Portfolio with Ilchester® Vegan Festive Selection
We're proud to announce the launch of first ever Ilchester® Vegan Festive Selection from Norseland, available from the beginning of October in selected retailers. Its RRP is £6 and the size of each cheeze portion is 100g. Norseland is launching the Ilchester® Vegan...

Mexicana® Vegan Available Now!
Mexicana® Vegan contains the same fiery spice mix and real bell and jalapeño peppers as its famous dairy cousin, the UK’s number 1 best-selling spicy cheese, Mexicana®.

FareShare Partnership
Norseland is committed to reducing food waste and is a proud partner of the FareShare scheme involved in collection and re-distribution of good quality surplus. These aim to serve some of the most vulnerable people in UK communities, including domestic violence...

Thank You NHS! Cheese Donation to Yeovil Hospital
Earlier this week our Norseland® colleagues visited the local Yeovil Hospital NHS Foundation to share some cheese donations from our Applewood®, Mexicana®, Jarlsberg®, Ilchester® and Amazin Grazin® brands and help to support all of their staff who are doing an amazing...

Mexicana® Vegan Is Launching This Summer and It’s Going To Be A Sizzler! Can You Handle the Heat?
Norseland is delighted to announce a brand new Mexicana® Vegan launch this July. Available exclusively at 300 ASDA stores nationwide it contains the same fiery spice mix and real bell and jalapeño peppers as its famous dairy cousin, the UK’s number 1 best-selling KING...

Did You Know: Our SRP’s Are Made From 66% Recycled Cardboard
At Norseland we believe and strive to be as eco-friendly as possible. We know this is also a top priority for our suppliers and customers. This is why we are proud to say that all of our product SRP’s (Shelf-ready packaging) are made from 66% recycled card which helps...

Norseland Ltd. wins its first The Grocer New Product of The Year Award 2018
We are proud to announce that Norseland Ltd. has won the New Product Award - Dairy Category for its Ilchester® Cheese Advent Calendar at The Grocer New Product Awards 2018. The Cheese Advent Calendar first developed last year in collaboration with Annem Hobson, a...

Success at South West Cheese Awards 2018
We are delighted to hear about the recognition we received during the Southwest Cheese Awards held at this year’s Mid-Somerset Show on 18-19th August 2018. The awards are a yearly highlight of the event, exhibiting were some of the finest cheese makers in the UK, with...

Applewood® launches its first smoky ambient cheese spread
The UK’s No 1* Smoky Cheddar brand, Applewood® Cheese has launched its first ambient cheese spread

Somerset Business Awards 2017
Norseland Ltd was awarded a double win at the Somerset Business Awards 2017.