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• £12.71 per hour for both day and night shifts
• 12-hour shifts: 7:00am-7:00pm or 7:00pm-7:00am
• We aim to offer at least three shifts per week, with the potential for additional shifts depending on production requirements
• Flexible, ongoing temporary work
• Opportunities for progression and increased responsibility for candidates who demonstrate excellent reliability, performance and commitment
• The chance to work within a well-established and highly respected food manufacturing business

THE BUSINESS

We are delighted to be supporting the company with the recruitment of Food Production Operatives.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading food manufacturing organisation and become part of a busy, fast-paced production environment. The company values reliability, teamwork and a positive attitude, with development opportunities available to candidates who consistently perform well.

SHIFT AVAILABILITY

This is a flexible temporary contract where shifts are provided in line with production requirements.

Shift availability may be confirmed at short notice, including:

• Same-day confirmation for a night shift
• Confirmation for the following day's day shift

Candidates must therefore be flexible and available to accept shifts at short notice. Although hours cannot be guaranteed, we aim to provide successful candidates with at least three shifts per week, and additional shifts may be available during busier periods.

THE ROLE

As a Food Production Operative, your responsibilities will include:

• Working on a fast-paced food production or packing line
• Preparing, handling, packing and checking food products
• Ensuring products meet required quality and specification standards
• Following standard operating procedures and production instructions
• Completing production and quality checks accurately
• Monitoring ingredients, stock levels and waste within your working area
• Carrying out basic machine operating duties where required
• Keeping workstations clean, organised and hygienic
• Following strict food hygiene, health and safety, and quality procedures
• Working effectively with colleagues to achieve daily production targets
• Reporting any quality, machinery or safety concerns to the relevant supervisor

THE PERSON

The successful candidate will:

• Be reliable, punctual and flexible regarding shift availability
• Be comfortable receiving shifts at short notice
• Be able to work 12-hour day and night shifts
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced and repetitive production environment
• Have excellent attention to detail and a strong awareness of hygiene
• Be able to follow instructions and work safely at all times
• Have a positive attitude and work well as part of a team
• Be physically capable of standing for extended periods and completing manual handling duties

Previous food production, manufacturing, packing or FMCG experience would be advantageous, although full training may be provided to candidates who demonstrate the right attitude, reliability and willingness to learn.