Harrogate food brand that's sold in Tesco is to host third Jobs Open Day this weekend
The co-founder of a Harrogate firm that is 'Britain’s largest independent sausage maker' says it made 22 job offers after its recent recruitment event.
Based in Bedale, the origins of HECK! lie in Harrogate couple Andrew and Debbie Keeble, who founded their first firm The Harrogate Sausage Company 20 years ago.
Now one of the largest private employers in the area and stocked nationally in major stores, family food brand HECK! plays a significant role in North Yorkshire’s dynamic food manufacturing sector.
Following the success of its first two Jobs Open Days, HECK! has announced it will be hosting a third recruitment event tomorrow, Saturday, June 27.
HECK! co-founder Jamie Keeble said: "It's a challenging time for employers across North Yorkshire with many businesses finding recruitment tougher than ever.
"That's why creating opportunities to meet people face-to-face is so important.
"We've been really encouraged by the response to our Jobs Open Days and by the quality of people we've met.
"Being able to welcome candidates onto site, introduce them to the team and show them what working at HECK! is really like has made a huge difference."
While employers in North Yorkshire and beyond continue to face significant recruitment challenges, with around 25% of vacancies proving difficult to fill due to skills shortages and other challenges attracting candidates, HECK!'s face-to-face recruitment approach is helping connect local people with career opportunities.
Since launching its Jobs Open Days earlier this year, the company, which employs approximately 130 people, has made 22 job offers, highlighting the value of giving prospective employees the chance to experience the business first-hand.
Taking place at HECK!'s Lime Lane headquarters in Kirklington from 10am to 12pm, prospective candidates will have the opportunity to meet the team, tour the factory and learn more about a variety of available roles, including Mixing Room Supervisors, Picking and Packing Team Members, and Day and Night Hygiene Team Members.
Included in the day will be site tours, team meet-and-greets, a short interview and a behind-the-scenes look at the production line.
More information on HECK!: www.heckfood.co.uk
More information on North Yorkshire's skills shortages: https://www.york.ac.uk/policy-engine/news-and-blogs/2025/yny-labour-market-analysis/?utm_source=chatgpt.com