We're Recruiting!
As the UK's top specialist flour mill, we're always on the lookout for fresh talent. With a wide variety of career opportunities available, now is the perfect time to start your next chapter with Matthews Cotswold Flour!
Our family-run mill is over 100 years old, supplying more than 100 types of flour to bakers and businesses across Britain. Based in Shipton-under-Wychwood. Oxfordshire, this is a great opportunity to work locally and embark on a new career.
With full training and induction provided for all new team members, you'll be fully supported from day one. Check out our current vacancies below and, when you're ready to apply, hit the Apply Now button to get in touch.
Night Shift Production Operatives (x2)
Hours:
- Sunday–Thursday, 22:00–06:30
- Monday–Friday, 22:00–06:30
Based in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Matthews Cotswold Flour is a long‑established, family‑run specialist flour mill producing award‑winning flour for major retailers—including Tesco, Waitrose and the Co‑op—as well as artisan bakers nationwide.
Salary:
- Starting at £29,210.00
- Rising to £31,547.00 following successful completion of a 6‑month probation period
More details below...
Role Overview:
Full training will be provided across all aspects of the role, including:
- Packing flour and operating machinery
- Following mixing recipes to meet product specifications
- Conducting quality checks and releasing product
- Completing and updating all required computerised documentation
- Supporting and promoting a positive Food Safety Culture
You will also:
- Follow all Operating Procedures (OPs) and maintain associated paperwork
- Adhere to packing line routines, ensuring correct print codes, labelling, bag identification and pallet quality
- Meet all quality specifications, recipes and flush procedures
Ideal Experience:
- Forklift licence preferred but not essential
- Working knowledge of packing plant operations and procedures is advantageous
If you can assist with this role, please contact Emily East, Business Manager, on 01993 323144 or via email at emily@cotswoldflour.com
What's it like to work here?
Our award winning flour is blended from a wide range of speciality grains. Tested, cleaned, conditioned, blended and milled into the widest range of flour in the UK. Matthews Cotswold Flour has a modern roller mill and traditional stoneground mill. We mill a range of conventional, organic and grains from certified regenerative agriculture.
Eight Generations And Counting...
Our story began in 1912, when MCF founder FWP (Frederick) Matthews built a mill on the river Evenlode. The company is led by seventh and eighth generation father and son team – Paul and Bertie Matthews – FWP Matthews’ great-great-grandson and great-great-great-grandson (respectively).
Regenerative Farming
We're at the forefront of the Regen Ag revolution. Working in close partnership with suppliers, customers and stakeholders of all sorts to promote regenerative practices in agriculture and beyond.
What do we care about?
The Cotswold Grain Partnership
The Cotswold Grain Partnership
A cooperative built between local farming families and businesses. We're connected by our shared desire to collaborate directly for the benefit of all. Sharing new ideas, developing new growth opportunities, and promoting sustainability in both food sources & farming.
Milling The Nation's Finest Flour (for over 100 years)
Milling The Nation's Finest Flour (for over 100 years)
Matthews Cotswold Flour is one of the UK’s oldest family-run flour mills. Grain trading and milling flour in the heart of the Cotswolds since the 1800s, MCF is proud to offer premium quality Regen, Organic and Stoneground Wholegrain flour, using grain from local farms and traditional milling techniques.
Baking, Recipes & Sharing Our Passions
Baking, Recipes & Sharing Our Passions
We are on a mission to promote baking of all kinds, encourage new bakers by sharing knowledge and develop new ideas and recipes for the next generation of bakers! Check out our favourite recipes using our flour.