DOZENS of jobs could be on offer at one of Wiltshire’s biggest employers.

Trowbridge-based apetito Ltd, which also owns Wiltshire Farm Foods, is urging local job seekers to come in for tours of its production facilities.

There are 22 roles immediately available with the prospect of additional roles in the pipeline.

They are being offered the opportunity to find out more about permanent jobs, personal development, and career opportunities with the highly respected Wiltshire employer.

Based on Canal Road Industrial Estate in Trowbridge, the leading ready meals producer is hosting four Open Mornings where representatives from its manufacturing and human resources teams will be welcoming all potential candidates.

They are being invited to come and have an informal chat about what they are looking for in their future career and learn about the manufacturing job opportunities that apetito can offer.

Chris Dawks, General Manager, Manufacturing & Production Management for apetito, said: “We are delighted to be opening our doors and inviting interested parties to come and have a chat about jobs within our business.  Everyone is welcome!

“Whilst there are plenty of jobs, we are proud to offer something different to candidates.  Our business is a long-established, successful family business that has traditional values imbedded in everything we do. 

“Our jobs are permanent roles – not a quick fix – alongside competitive packages which include an annual bonus, staff shop, canteen, perks, and a range of shift patterns.

“We were one of the first businesses in the UK to become an accredited Living Wage employer, joining an elite group of FTSE 100 companies and public sector organisations, which have committed to the voluntary pay rate which is significantly higher than the mandatory National Living Wage.

“We have an amazing team here within the business who enjoy working together – we think enjoying your time at work is very important - and our ethos has been built on making a real difference within society. 

“We all strive to do just that whether across our service to customers or through our passion for sustainable working - we lead UK businesses in our sustainability policies with genuine commitments to climate change and making significant investment to reach Net Zero.”

The company is running production facility tours on Friday, September 16 and Friday, September 30, where candidates will be shown around the site.

Candidates will be able to meet the wider team to enjoy a ‘through the looking glass’ experience at what a job with apetito would look like – as well as being given the opportunity to taste the company’s meals first hand. 

apetito Ltd has won three prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the last few years for supplying meals into the health and social care sectors.  It employs more than 1,800 people nationwide.

Job seekers interested in a manufacturing role in are invited to come along on one of the following mornings.  There is no need to register, and everyone will be warmly welcomed:

  • Friday, September 16 - 9am-1pm
  • Saturday, September 17 - 9am-1pm
  • Friday, September 30 - 9am-1pm
  • Saturday, October 1 - 9am-1pm