At Valeo Foods UK we bring together a family of much-loved UK food brands supported by the scale and ambition of a global investment partner. From Kettle’s bold crunch to Rowse’s natural sweetness, through to Matthew Walker and Barratt Sweets, our portfolio blends heritage, craft and category-leading innovation.

Alongside our branded portfolio, we are also one of the UK’s largest suppliers of private label products, partnering with major retailers to deliver quality and category expertise that meets the needs of millions of households every week.

As a business, we’re on a journey of transformation. We’re strengthening our operations, driving quality and investing in our people. It’s an exciting, fast-moving environment where heritage meets new thinking, and where every colleague contributes to shaping the future of food across the UK.

Join us and play your part in building the next chapter of some of Britain’s most loved brands.

Wallingford isn’t just the home of Rowse Honey, it’s a flagship site with a proud local reputation, a highly engaged workforce, and big plans for the future. As we shape the next chapter of growth, investment and operational excellence, we’re looking for a Factory General Manager who can lead the site with confidence, clarity and ambition.

This is a role with real breadth. As Site Leader, you’ll be responsible for every aspect of performance across Safety, Quality, Cost, Service and People. You’ll guide a multi‑disciplined team spanning Production, Engineering, Technical, HSE and Warehouse, working closely with central functions to keep the site moving forward. Ultimately, you’ll set the tone, shaping the culture, developing the leadership team and ensuring Wallingford continues to be a great place to work.

You’ll take ownership of budgets, cost control and day‑to‑day financial stewardship, working hard to improve efficiencies and reduce losses while maintaining excellent relationships with our UK retail customers. Quality and service standards here are non‑negotiable: the Rowse brand is trusted by millions, and our retailer partners rely on us for exceptional consistency. Your leadership will ensure we continue to meet those expectations.

At its heart, this role is about people. Wallingford has a talented and committed workforce, and your leadership will shape their experience. You’ll support communication and engagement across the site, build strong succession plans, and create a culture where continuous improvement feels natural. You’ll also represent the site within the local community, helping reinforce our reputation as an ethical, progressive employer.

The scale of the operation means you’ll need to be deeply comfortable in a fast‑moving FMCG environment, ideally with experience in food manufacturing and an understanding of engineering or maintenance at plant level. With major investment on the horizon, you’ll play a crucial role in leading the transformation, ensuring improvements land well, deliver value and strengthen the long‑term capability of the factory.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a high‑profile, high‑potential site at a genuinely exciting moment in its evolution. If you’re motivated by operational excellence, inspired by change, and energised by leading large, diverse teams, Wallingford offers the platform to make a significant impact.

What we offer you in return

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus & Car Allowance
• Matched pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical 
• Retailer discount platform
• Staff discount 
• And plenty more!