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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
Open Farm Sunday - 1 June 2008
This years event has been described by LEAF as “the best yet!”. Over 400 farmers across the country opened up and early reports indicate that nearly 150,000 members of the public visited a local farm on 1st June. A full report will be issued by LEAF later in the year…but in the meantime here is our very own Produce World report. As proud sponsors of the 2008 Open Farm Sunday event I would like to share with everyone the day’s successes, and give a great BIG thank you to everyone who took part…THANK YOU!.
Produce World acquires Marshalls and Agromark
Produce World Ltd, currently growing and marketing organic and conventional fresh produce, has acquired Marshalls Holdings Ltd, a group of companies that includes Marshall Bros (Butterwick) Ltd and a 76% holding in Agromark SA, in a deal agreed and completed last night.
