Back-Shift Specialist Operative – Food Production

Whitworths Ltd; Irthlingborough; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Workplace pension

Family friendly benefits

Job summary

Whitworths Ltd in Irthlingborough is seeking a Specialist Operative to join our Operations team. You will help ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, with duties ranging from production tasks to quality checks.

The role may involve specialist tasks such as mixing, blanching, heat treatment and forklift driving (FLT), alongside general production and packing duties. Training will be provided where required.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing is desirable, training provided where needed.
• Able to follow instructions and procedures.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out production tasks in line with food safety, quality and HSE procedures.
• Inspect products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Support production targets, reduce waste and identify improvements.
• Complete required checks and report quality concerns, shortages or faults.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Work effectively with colleagues to achieve daily production targets.

Skills

Reliable

Flexible

Attention to detail

Food safety

Tools

FLT forklift

Job description

Whitworths Ltd in Irthlingborough is seeking a Specialist Operative to join our Operations team. You will help ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, with duties ranging from production tasks to quality checks.

The role may involve specialist tasks such as mixing, blanching, heat treatment and forklift driving (FLT), alongside general production and packing duties. Training will be provided where required.