Afternoon Production Operator | 4-Day Week, Paid Breaks

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Full training provided

Ongoing development opportunities

Friendly and supportive environment

Well-established and growing business

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd in Newmarket is recruiting Production Operatives on a permanent afternoon shift for a leading food manufacturing company. The role supports the production line, maintains quality, food safety, hygiene and health and safety at all times.

You will work Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm to 10:00pm, enjoy paid breaks and a four‑day working week with full training provided. The business offers a friendly environment, ongoing development opportunities, and a strong path for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in production/manufacturing/food industry desirable.
• Understanding of quality, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Able to work effectively in a team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Working on food production lines to meet daily production targets.
• Assisting with machine set-ups, line changeovers, and production start-ups.
• Carrying out quality checks, including weight, labelling, appearance, and temperature checks.
• Completing production records and paperwork accurately.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and housekeeping.
• Following all health and safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Ensuring products are correctly labelled and fully traceable.
• Reporting any faults, defects, hazards, or quality concerns.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the production area.
• Working flexibly across different areas of the factory as required.

Skills

Production exp

Quality & safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

KPI Recruiting Ltd in Newmarket is recruiting Production Operatives on a permanent afternoon shift for a leading food manufacturing company. The role supports the production line, maintains quality, food safety, hygiene and health and safety at all times.

You will work Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm to 10:00pm, enjoy paid breaks and a four‑day working week with full training provided. The business offers a friendly environment, ongoing development opportunities, and a strong path for career growth.