Wensleydale Creamery offering new starters £500 joining payment in recruitment drive

The creamery currently has more than 200 employees across its two sites and is now recruiting for a number of permanent positions both in the hospitality arm of its business and in the production of its famous cheese.

Lynn Peacock, HR Business Partner at Wensleydale Creamery, said: “We pride ourselves on quality produce and great service, so it’s brilliant to be expanding our teams. We have a real family-orientated work environment, with a great team at our heart and are looking for enthusiastic people to join us.”

A spokesperson said: “The permanent positions, which include kitchen assistants, members of the front of house team and production operatives will enjoy a number of benefits, including: 33 days holiday per annum, an annual bonus scheme, health cash plan, generous staff discounts, and much more.

“The kitchen and front of house roles will be based in the 1897 Coffee Shop and Calvert’s Restaurant at the Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre. Both part-time and full-time positions are available, with the opportunity to also gain vocational qualifications if desired.

"The full-time 4-day week production operatives’ vacancies are also for the Hawes site.”