Eggs only better! We’ve come a long way since producing our first egg in 1982, but some things never change. At St Ewe, we firmly believe that you can run a growing, successful business and remain true to family values.

Our mission remains the same: to be leaders of innovation, warriors of welfare, championing British farming, and turning our business into a force for good.

Our story is written by our exceptional team of talented, passionate people (and hens) striving every day to make our mission a reality.

If you are on this page that means you are thinking about joining our family-run business and looking for your next career move.

St Ewe Free Range Eggs is a family-owned and run food business that farms sustainably, employs locally, is environmentally conscious, and works hard to make sure that we have a minimum impact on the world’s resources.

We are proudly RSPCA Assured, Red Lion Code accredited and Vegetarian Society approved meaning our multi-award-winning produce comes from high-welfare hens, who deliver high-quality, delicious-tasting free-range eggs to the market.

Through our vision and innovation, we are continuing to rapidly grow, develop new product lines, and expand our operations.

We offer full training and as a growing business, we can offer the opportunity for growth and development in your career.

If there is not a job advertised that you think you can do, please feel free to send us your CV and a covering letter telling us why you think you would be an asset to our flock!

For all job applications please send your CV and covering letter to Lisa at: personnel@stewe.co.uk

Job Opportunities

Production Manager

We are looking for an experienced and energetic Production Manager to join our management team to support the rapid growth of our business.

The Role

You will be responsible for the production functions of the business at Ventonwyn Farm. This includes the pasteurisation of eggs, grading of duck & quail eggs, engineering & maintenance and hygiene. Working as a key member of the management team you will ensure that our business operates in a planned, organised, efficient and safe way, whilst maintaining the St Ewe Eggs family culture.
Experience of the food industry including food production is essential.

Responsibilities include:

  • To provide leadership to the key production areas.
  • Oversee and manage the production operations, ensuring efficient and timely processing of fresh produce.
  • Develop and implement production systems plans, schedules, and workflows to optimise productivity and meet production targets.
  • Ensuring KPIs and budgets are exceeded.
  • Ensure quality and hygiene standards are kept to the highest level.
  • To continually motivate all the team and build capability and morale, ensuring day to day positive management with staff appraisals and developing the team to their potential.
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement across the production team.
  • Lead and drive a positive safety culture, responsibility for ensuring Health and Safety rules are adhered to.
  • Oversee and ensure all PPM’s are kept up to date and engineering standards are adhered to.
  • Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated and followed within the team.
  • Collaborate closely with other departments such as procurement, logistics, and technical to ensure seamless coordination and smooth operations.
  • Maintain accurate production records, reports, and documentation for internal and external audits.
  • To ensure an environment of team engagement, training and development is progressed and the St Ewe Eggs culture is actively supported across the business.
  • Delivering an exceptional service for all our producers and customers
  • Continuously improving the operations of the business, improving ways of working and reducing waste.
  • Other responsibilities may be required from time to time in order to meet with demand.

The Applicant

The successful applicant will:

  • Have proven experience as a Production leader within the food manufacturing industry.
  • Have a recognised management qualification.
  • Be passionate about developing their teams, empowering and getting the best out of people.
  • Have a proven ability to set targets, manage KPIs and deliver results, supported by a positive track record in outcomes focused business planning, forecasting and managing risk.
  • Have excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills
  • Be able to see the bigger picture and contribute toward its success on a daily basis.
  • Have high attention to detail.
  • Work well under pressure.
  • Work proactively.
  • Work as part of a team.

The Perks

  • Free eggs
  • Free onsite parking
  • NEST pension scheme
  • Health cash plan
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Company social events
  • Birthday celebrations

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £35,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Truro: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Production Scheduling: 1 year (preferred)
  • Production Management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Production Supervisor

St Ewe Free Range Eggs is a family-owned and run food business and we farm sustainably, employ locally, are environmentally conscious and work hard to make sure that we have a minimum impact on the world’s resources.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and set an excellent example.
  • Stand in for the Production Manager as required.
  • Overseeing the grading of eggs.
  • Attend meetings as required.
  • Monitoring egg quality.
  • Ensuring the accuracy of all inputted data.
  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Deputise for the Production Manager when required.
  • Carry out quality checks of finished products.
  • Conducting employee paperwork.
  • Box finished goods and palletise.
  • ·Packing eggs into boxes and onto trays from the fast-moving conveyor belt.

Skills Required:

  • Great communication skills.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritise workload and remain organised.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,576.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Truro: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Production Operative

We are looking for a proactive, organised, self-motivated and ambitious Production Operative to join our growing team.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Loading incoming eggs from producer farms.
  • Monitoring egg quality.
  • Lining up the correct packaging to the machinery for the correct range of eggs.
  • Be proactive and plan ahead for following packing requirements.
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
  • Date code required products.
  • Box finished goods and palletise.
  • Clean as you go and end-of-day hygiene tasks.
  • Packing eggs into boxes and onto trays from the fast-moving conveyor belt.

Skills Required:

  • Great communication skills.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritise workload and remain organised.

Attainment:

  • GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of food production practices.

Relevant Experience:

  • Previous experience in a similar role

Disposition:

  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Able to work with limited supervision
  • Self-motivated, organised, and able to work on own initiative to meet deadlines.

Other:

  • Positive personality.
  • Friendly disposition.

Salary is due to increase in April. Benefits include access to Simply Health Scheme, Birthday Celebrations, Team days, Free eggs.

Due to bio-security, applicants must not have poultry at home.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.92 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Truro: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Administrative Supervisor

The Role

The office is a hive of activity with telephone calls and emails from current and prospective suppliers and customers.

We are also growing, and growth means we must better understand the data we have access to in order to make evidence-based decisions and track our progress against our commitments.

Teamwork and team spirit are key as it is a fast-paced and active department.

Responsibilities include and not limited to:

Responsible for the Admin Team including reviews and holiday approvals.

  • Creating a Demand spreadsheet for the allocation of stock (calculated by inbound egg numbers)
  • Liaison with the Production Planner and Sales Team on order fulfilment
  • Processing of orders across systems, emails and phone call requests
  • Daily progress updates on team workload
  • Internal data management and input on behalf of the Sales, Operations, Logistics, Agriculture, Technical, Finance and Marketing teams
  • Retail data management and input on behalf of the Sales team
  • Management of paperwork and secure data storage
  • Maintaining stock of general office wellbeing items e.g., Stationary, tea, coffee etc
  • Ensuring transport has been booked and ensure delivery has arrived and on time
  • Monitoring and responding to customer queries in a timely manner
  • Customer service via email or phone calls
  • Stock taking of our packaging and consumable items
  • Supporting wider office and operational activities
  • Understanding of business operations and standards to support decision making
  • Observe and implement new ways of working for continuous improvement
  • Inspire, train and develop the administrative team
  • Other responsibilities may be required from time to time to meet with demand

The Applicant

The successful applicant will:

  • Have a high attention to detail with a right first-time approach
  • Work well under pressure and able to prioritise multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Work collaboratively, transparently and be supportive
  • Be available, approachable and responsive for yours and wider team
  • Be organised
  • Be an excellent communicator
  • Be proficient in using Word and Spreadsheets
  • Have the ability to quickly learn and understand new information and systems
  • Experience in a similar role
  • Dedication to learn, grow and adapt as the business expands

The Perks

  • Free eggs
  • Free onsite parking
  • NEST pension scheme
  • Bonus scheme
  • Health cash plan
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Company social events

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Truro: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Administration: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person