Melton Mowbray is a Leicestershire market town of about 28,000, famous for pork pies and Stilton cheese — and the entire local economy is built on food production. If you work in food, this is the town in the county where the most jobs are.

Long Clawson Dairy (one of the seven authorised Stilton producers) is just north of the town in Long Clawson. Samworth Brothers' kitchens — which make Melton's pork pies, ready meals, sandwiches and a big chunk of the supply to the major supermarkets — operate from multiple sites in and around Melton. Mars Petcare's UK head office is at Waltham-on-the-Wolds, eight miles north-east (Pedigree, Whiskas, Sheba), and the wider Mars graduate scheme runs through it. Other names: Pukka Pies (closer to Leicester but recruits from Melton), Hartington Creamery for the cheese side, Dickinson & Morris for the pork pie traditional bake.

Most vacancies are production-line, packing, food-technology, quality, engineering for food-grade machinery, and transport — the area runs a constant flow of refrigerated lorries between the manufacturing sites and the regional and national DCs. The town has good rail links to Leicester (25 minutes) and Peterborough (40 minutes). Postcodes: LE13 for Melton itself; LE14 for the villages east towards Waltham.

Jobs in Melton Mowbray

Team Leader

Leicester, City of Leicester
£14 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 12-08-2026
ROLE: Team Leader. LOCATION: Leicester. HOURS: Full-Time | Permanent. PAY: £13.50 - £14.50 per hour. Frontline Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and motivated Team Leader to join its growing food manufacturing team in Le... Read more
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Behaviour Mentor

Leicester, Leicestershire
£22 per hour
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 12-08-2026
Behaviour Mentor - Leicester. As a Behaviour Mentor, you will provide 1:1 support to pupils who require additional guidance to help them engage positively with education. You will build strong, trusting relationships, encourage positive behaviour, and hel... Read more
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QUALIFIED SOLICITOR (Maternity Cover)

LE1, Leicester
£57,072 per annum
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 12-08-2026
QUALIFIED SOLICITOR (Maternity Cover. £57,072 (Manager Pay Scale 3. Leicester/Hybrid. Full-Time. Fixed Term (12 months. Use your legal expertise to make a real difference to the lives and careers of education leaders across the UK. Make A Difference. ASCL... Read more
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Head Chef

Leicester, City of Leicester
£30,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 12-08-2026
ROLE: Head Chef. LOCATION: Leicester. HOURS: Full-Time | Permanent. SALARY: £30,000 - £35,000. Frontline Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to join its growing food manufacturing team in Leicester... Read more
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Air Conditioning Engineer

LE1 3HS
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 12-08-2026
Air Conditioning Engineer. Location: Leicester – covering East/West Midlands and down to Northampton. Salary & Benefits. up to £44,000. 40-hour week (7:30am – 4:30pm. Van and fuel card provided. 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays. Tools and uniform supp... Read more
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Senior Acute Physiotherapist

Leicester
£23 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 12-08-2026
Our Client based in Leicester is looking to hire a Locum Physiotherapist with strong experience of working within Acute Stroke and Neuro Team. The post is initially for 12 weeks however, it is possible that a further extension will be offered to the succe... Read more
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Bid Coordinator

Ruddington, Nottinghamshire
£32,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 12-08-2026
Bid Coordinator. Permanent, Full-Time. Ruddington, Onsite. £32,000-£40,000. Are you a commercially minded professional with experience supporting bids, tenders or proposals and looking to take the next step in your career. We're working with a growing org... Read more
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Maintenance Engineer

Melton Mowbray
£49,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 12-08-2026
A successful food manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a 4 on 4 off rotating Days & Nights shift pattern. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a profitable, stable, and growing business that continues ... Read more
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Teacher of History based in Leicestershire

Leicestershire
£145 per day
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 12-08-2026
History Teacher - Leicestershire. Location: Leicestershire. Daily Rate: £145 - £206 per day (dependent on experience. Start Date: Immediate / New Term. Contract: Short-Term Supply Booking. Bring History to Life in Leicestershire Classrooms. Clarence Recru... Read more
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Teacher of Spanish (MFL)

Leicester, Leicestershire
£145 per day
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 12-08-2026
Teacher of Spanish (MFL) - Leicester City. Location: Leicester City. Daily Rate: £145 - £206 per day (dependent on experience. Contract Type: Rolling Contract. Start Date: New Term. Inspire the Next Generation of Linguists. Clarence Recruitment is seeking... Read more
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FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY

LE1, Leicester
£60,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 12-08-2026
This is an excelleent opportunity to set up and run your own business as a Franchisee in one of the fastest growing industrial sectors in the UK. After you've completed a fully supported 'homework phase' and had an offer to join our team, you'll undergo a... Read more
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Health Care Support Worker

Uppingham
£18,586 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 12-08-2026
As a Healthcare Support Worker within the Woodfield Health Centre, you will be a valued member of a close-knit clinical team, providing hands-on care and support to 800 pupils aged 11 to 18. Working under the guidance of our registered nurses, you will co... Read more
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Craft Gardener

Leicester, City of Leicester
£13 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 12-08-2026
Craft Gardener required for our public sector client. 3 x depots. Knighton Park Depot. Evington Park Depot. Abbey Park Depot. A full driving licence is essential. Mondays to Thursday 7.30 - 3.30pm with half hour unpaid lunch. Fridays 7.30 - 3.00 with half... Read more
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QHSE Manager

Leicester, Leicestershire
£45,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 12-08-2026
We are looking for an experienced QHSE Manager, in Melton Mowbray paying circa £45,000 + to take responsibility for Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental standards across a growing manufacturing business. The QHSE Manager will maintain compliance with... Read more
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Cscs Labourer

LE11, Loughborough
£14 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 12-08-2026
CSCS Labourer. Location: Loughborough LE11. Job Type: Temporary/ Full Time. Pay. We are currently looking for a reliable and hardworking CSCS Labourers. This role is suited to individuals who have previous experience working on construction sites, prefera... Read more
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ECIA Engineer (Water background is a MUST)

Leicester
£40 per hour
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 12-08-2026
ECIA Engineer (Water Industry is a must. Location: Leicester. Rate: Contract £40 - £50 per hour | Outside IR35. Initial Contract: 6 Months (Extension highly likely. Looking for your next ECIA contract without compromising on rate or technical challenge. A... Read more
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Kitchen Assistant - Bank - Care Home

NG31 8AF
£13 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 12-08-2026
ABOUT THE ROLE. This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care ... Read more
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Chief Financial Officer

Leicestershire
£120,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 12-08-2026
SF Executive are partnered with a high profile and hugely diverse family-owned business in the East Midlands. They are seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead them through a period of change, transformation and growth. Our client is looking for an indiv... Read more
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Maintenance Engineer

LE3, Braunstone
£44,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 12-08-2026
Role: Maintenance Engineer. Salary: £44,000 to £45,000 per annum. Hours: 4 on 4 off, rotation of days & nights. Location: Commutable from Anstey, Glenfield, Leicester, Groby and surrounding areas. Company. Due to growth we are currently recruiting for a M... Read more
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Head Housekeeper

Barleythorpe, District of Rutland
£16 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 12-08-2026
Head Housekeeper – Oakham Grange. Salary: £16.00 per hour 40 hours per week. Are you an experienced Housekeeper looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference. We are looking for a Head Housekeeper to lead our housekeeping team and ensu... Read more
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Frequently asked questions

What food brands are made in Melton Mowbray?

Long Clawson Dairy is one of the seven authorised Stilton producers. Samworth Brothers makes pork pies, ready meals and sandwiches for the major supermarkets. Mars Petcare (Pedigree, Whiskas, Sheba) has its UK head office at Waltham-on-the-Wolds, eight miles north-east of Melton. Dickinson & Morris does the traditional pork pie bake.

What kind of jobs are in Melton Mowbray?

Production-line, packing, food technology, quality assurance, engineering on food-grade machinery, and transport (refrigerated lorries between manufacturing sites and the regional DCs). Office-based roles in food procurement and supply chain are also common.

How's the rail link from Melton Mowbray?

Trains run to Leicester in 25 minutes and Peterborough in 40 minutes. From either, onward services run to London, Birmingham and the rest of the East Midlands network.