General Operative

KatKin's Opportunity

Location: KatKin ​Kitchen
Pay: From £12.85 per hour
Hours: Minimum 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Between 6am and 6pm (variable)
Contract: Full-time | Permanent opportunities available

What we do at KatKin

At KatKin, we’re on a mission to make cats healthier and happier through fresh, nutritious food made the right way. As demand grows and more cat parents join the KatKin pack, we’re expanding both our production and fulfilment teams — and we’re looking for reliable, hands-on General Operatives to help us deliver on that mission.

The Role

As a General Operative, you’ll support either production, fulfilment, or both, depending on business needs. Your work may include:

Production tasks

• Preparing, packing and handling fresh pet food

• Working on production lines to meet quality and safety standards

• Handling both raw and cooked meat

• Working in chilled environments to keep food fresh and safe

Fulfilment tasks

• Picking, packing and preparing customer orders

• Labelling, checking and dispatching boxes accurately

• Moving stock and supporting warehouse organisation

• Making sure orders leave on time and in perfect condition

Across all areas, you’ll:

• Keep work areas clean, organised and food-safe

• Follow clear processes and safety procedures

• Support teammates to keep everything running smoothly

Shifts & working hours

• Contracted to a minimum of 37.5 hours per week

• Shifts operate between 6am and 6pm

• Shift patterns can vary depending on order volumes and production demand

• Flexibility is key as we continue our growth journey

Key ownership areas

To maintain KatKin’s quality standards, this role involves:

• Working in cold/chilled conditions

• Handling raw and cooked meat products (production roles)

• Manual handling as part of picking, packing and moving stock

• Following strict food hygiene and health & safety procedures

(Full training and PPE provided.)

Who we are looking for:

• A positive, reliable attitude and willingness to learn

• Flexibility to move between production and fulfilment when needed

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

• Strong teamwork, accuracy and attention to detail

What We Offer

• Pay from £12.85 per hour

• Minimum 37.5 hours per week

• Paid birthday off every year ????

• Holiday allowance increases by 1 day per year, up to an extra 4 days

• Cashback on dental care

• Enhanced parental leave

• 50% employee discount on KatKin fresh food for your cats ????

• Access to a discount portal

• Free onsite parking

• Full training, PPE and genuine opportunities to grow with KatKin

To Apply

If you want to be part of a growing, mission-led business where quality and teamwork matter — we’d love to hear from you.

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