People Advisor

About The Role

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment? We're looking for a proactive and resilient People Advisor to join our busy manufacturing site, supporting managers and colleagues across a high-volume 24/7 operation. This is a hands-on, site-based role where you'll be at the heart of the business, building strong relationships, providing expert people advice, and helping managers deliver excellent people practices in a demanding operational environment.

Drawing on responsibilities outlined in, the role includes employee relations, performance management, recruitment support, absence management and colleague engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert advice and coaching to managers on employee relations, performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance matters. Partner with operational leaders to drive colleague engagement, performance and a positive site culture. Support recruitment, onboarding and retention activities across the site. Use people data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities that support business performance.

Contribute to key people projects, change initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

About You

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience: CIPD level 3 or above qualification. Previous experience in a People Advisor, HR Advisor or similar generalist HR role.

Experience working within a fast-paced food manufacturing, FMCG or production environment. Proven ability to manage a high-volume workload and work effectively under pressure. Strong employee relations experience with confidence advising and coaching managers. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a proactive, hands-on approach.

What We Offer

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive. Company pension scheme Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts Employee discount scheme Experience annual pay reviews Profit related pay Opportunity for extended leave Free on-site parking Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities About Us Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products.

Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son. With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build.

At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special! We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias.

If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know. Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.