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Burton upon Trent is the historic capital of British brewing and a major food and drink manufacturing town, home to Molson Coors, Marston's and the Branston pickle plant. WSUK supplies temporary food production, packing, hygiene and cold-chain operatives to Burton employers - vetted, right-to-work checked and hygiene-inducted for peak, promotional and short-notice cover.
WSUK fills temporary food production jobs across Burton upon Trent's food and drink base - production and packing operatives, hygiene and chilled-warehouse staff - for seasonal peaks, promotions and short-notice cover. From Molson Coors and Marston's breweries to the Branston pickle plant and food-logistics sites off the A38 and A50, we supply vetted, hygiene-inducted staff fast, with PAYE payroll and working-time compliance managed.
Burton upon Trent is Britain's brewing capital and a dense food and drink manufacturing centre, home to Molson Coors and Carlsberg Marston's, the Branston pickle factory that takes its name from the nearby village, and a long tail of food processors and drinks packers. Estates at Centrum 100, Wellington Road, First Avenue and the Branston Interchange host manufacturing, chilled and food-logistics operations, with Nestle's confectionery site at nearby Tutbury and Derby's food base a short run north. The A38 spine links Burton to the M42 and M6 south and Derby and the M1 north, while the A50 runs east to Stoke and the Potteries. Rail freight and the town's canal and river heritage complete a well-connected base for high-volume food and drink production.
Burton's brewers, drinks packers and food manufacturers run to seasonal and promotional cycles - festive and summer drinks peaks, condiment and ready-meal ranges and short-notice absence all drive demand for flexible labour. WSUK supplies temporary food production and packing operatives, food-preparation staff, hygiene and BRC cleaning teams, goods-in and quality operatives, and chilled or cold-store warehouse staff with FLT drivers. Every worker is vetted, right-to-work checked and food-hygiene and site-inducted before starting, then paid through our PAYE payroll with working-time compliance managed. We scale crews up for Christmas and summer drinks and food peaks across Centrum 100 and Branston, then back down, keeping lines fully staffed without permanent overheads.
Production and packing operatives, food-prep, hygiene and chilled-warehouse staff supplied to Burton upon Trent employers — for peaks, cover and short-notice shifts, with payroll and compliance managed.
Scale your Burton upon Trent team for busy periods, promotions and seasonal spikes, then scale back without the fixed cost.
Same-day cover when someone calls in sick or a shift falls short — production and packing operatives, fast.
We handle vetting, right-to-work, PAYE payroll and working-time compliance for every temporary worker.
WSUK covers Burton upon Trent, Branston, Stretton and the surrounding Staffordshire food and drink estates, supplying temporary production, packing, hygiene and cold-chain staff at short notice. Whether you run a brewery packaging line, a pickle or condiment plant or a chilled food-logistics site, we hold a local, hygiene-inducted labour pool ready to start, with payroll, right-to-work and compliance managed throughout.
Our temporary food production staff keep Burton upon Trent operations flexible. From a vetted local pool, WSUK supplies production and packing operatives, food-prep, hygiene and chilled-warehouse staff for peaks, cover and short-notice shifts — with payroll, right-to-work and working-time compliance managed. When demand moves, your workforce moves with it.
Indicative PAYE rates as a guide — actual pay varies by shift, experience and location, with premiums for nights and weekends. WSUK advises on competitive local rates to attract and retain the right people.
| Role | Indicative pay |
|---|---|
| Food Production Operative | £11.50–£13.00 / hr |
| Packing / Line Operative | £11.50–£13.00 / hr |
| Hygiene / Cleaning Operative | £12.00–£13.50 / hr |
| Chilled / Cold-Chain Operative | £12.50–£14.00 / hr |
| Line Leader / Food Supervisor | £13.50–£16.50 / hr |
Our temporary food production staff support Burton upon Trent operations of every size, flexing with your busy and quiet periods.
From one short-notice shift to a full seasonal team, we flex your Burton upon Trent workforce up and down on demand — with payroll and compliance handled and a single point of contact.
From first call to workers on shift in Burton upon Trent, we manage vetting, payroll and cover.
Roles, headcount, shift pattern and how long you need cover.
We match vetted, available workers from our Burton upon Trent pool.
Workers arrive ready — we handle payroll and compliance.
Scale up or down shift by shift, with one point of contact.
Yes. We provide vetted, hygiene-inducted production, packing and hygiene operatives to drinks packers, condiment and food manufacturers across Centrum 100, Wellington Road and the Branston Interchange, ready for seasonal drinks and food peaks, with PAYE payroll and compliance handled.
Yes. Our local Burton labour pool lets us scale packing and production crews fast for Christmas and summer drinks peaks at Molson Coors, Marston's or Branston-area sites, with full right-to-work, hygiene induction and working-time compliance.
Yes — we provide same-day and short-notice cover for Burton upon Trent employers, scaling teams up and down as volumes change.
Yes. We handle vetting, right-to-work checks, PAYE payroll and working-time compliance for every temporary worker.
Often the same or next day depending on roles and headcount — we respond to enquiries within 2 working hours.
WSUK serves employers across the Golden Triangle. Explore our other locations.
Tell us your requirement — one worker or a full team — and we'll respond within 2 working hours.