Meet Roxanne, Senior Production Operative for Buckingham
9 Mar 2026
I joined Puratos in October 2025 and currently work as a Senior Production Operative. My role focuses on ensuring that our products are produced safely and to the highest quality standards. I follow production plans, operate machinery safely and make sure we maintain strong health and safety practices throughout the process. I also work closely with colleagues across different teams to keep production running smoothly and efficiently.
From teaching to technician
I’ve been working in the food industry for four years, previously as a Senior Technician at a food processing company that used high-pressure processing machines. In that role, I worked with a range of products including juices, sauces and meat, helping to process and pack them safely and efficiently.
Before moving into food production, my career was actually in education. I worked as a pre-school teacher in South Africa for five years. After moving to the UK, I started working in warehouse and production roles, which eventually led me into the food manufacturing industry. All of these experiences helped me develop strong teamwork skills and an understanding of maintaining high standards of quality, safety and efficiency in production environments.
It’s all in the detail, and the teamwork
I’m enjoying working in a fast-paced environment, learning about new equipment and processes and seeing how everything comes together during production. My role is to help ensure that the products we make are consistent, safe and high quality for our customers, and it’s rewarding to be part of a team working together to achieve this. By following the correct procedures and paying close attention to detail, I help make sure every product meets the high standards that Puratos is known for. Supporting each other on the production floor helps us work more efficiently and creates a positive environment for everyone.
Stepping into the future
What excites me most about the new plant is seeing it grow and develop every day. It’s great to see new people joining the team, new machinery being installed, and the progress we are making step by step. Being part of that journey is exciting because you can see how the site is evolving and how everyone is working together to build something new for the future.
Favourite Puratos Product
One of my favourite Puratos products is the Satin Crème Cake Mix. I first learned more about it when we visited the Fringford site, which was a really nice experience. It was a great opportunity to spend time with colleagues, meet new people and learn more about the different Puratos products.
I especially like the Satin mix because it’s very versatile, you can use it to make pancakes, muffins, cookies and many other baked goods. So good I love it!
