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Produce World Ltd is a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation which has seen turnover grow by over 75% within the past three years.
It's a challenging, fast-paced work environment operating globally, and supplying many of Britain's leading food retailers and food processors.
We are a 'learning' orientated Group primarily focused on offering employees structured career development as we actively encourage people to attain the pinnacle of their ability.
There are significant opportunities for personal growth, development and training within our group: it's an exciting work environment.
Appraisal systems and succession planning procedures are embedded in the Group's infrastructure: potential for promotion is very high with 99% of vacant posts advertised internally. A positive 'can do' attitude permeates across the Group.
STRUCTURED RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Produce World HR division ensure a robust recruitment process. Job descriptions align candidate profiles detailing essential and/or preferred criteria; ability and aptitude assessments and psychometric profiling for key roles are carried out. We offer transparent and detailed feedback to all applicants to assist with their continued personal development.
STRONG ETHICAL VALUES
Since the company's formation in 1898, Produce World has built its multi-talented establishment through operating a strong ethical work ethos with employees, customers, suppliers and growers.
Our cultural heritage has been and will always continue to be customer focused with a strong emphasis placed on the importance of employees in achieving our business goals. Diversity in the workforce is welcomed - we strongly encourage individuals to think 'out of the box' and welcome creativity in the workplace.
RECOGNITION and REWARDS
Within the Group, 'Recognition and Reward' systems have been implemented: employees are the eyes and ears of the company and we welcome constructive criticism. Produce World recognise achievers, inventive minds and loyalty from employees, and offer:
- Long Service Awards
- Annual Salary/Benefit Benchmarking
- Health & Safety Awards
- Promotion opportunities
HEALTH & SAFETY
Produce World actively encourage and promote a Health & Safety focused regime with all employees and management at all levels. Safety will not be compromised.
EMPLOYEE HEALTH
The health of our employees is of paramount importance. The Group actively promotes individual health programmes via education materials and workshops.
High occupational health standards are an integral part of the Group's immediate and long term goals. We have a first-class healthcare plan in place for all employees and established relationships with occupational health specialists.
INTERACTIVE VALUES
Latest News
Best Supplier Technical Service Award for Marshalls
We are delighted to announce that at the recent Sainsburys Brand Conference, held at their Holborn offices on 26th April 2010, Marshalls were presented with the award for Best Supplier Technical Service by Judith Batchelar, Director for Sainsburys Brand.
Food and Drink iNet Innovation Award Winners 2009
At the Food and Drink iNet Innovation Awards 2009, held in Leicester on Tuesday 17th November, the Food Processing Faraday Award for Most Innovative Large Food and Drink Manufacturer went to Marshalls (part of the Produce World Group), Butterwick, Boston, for the development of bellaverdeŽ sweet stem broccoli, that was launched in July 2009, and created in conjunction with Seminis.
