ESS6801N - Food Production Operative

ESS Employment Ltd; Gloucestershire Science & Technology Park; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Food Production Operative for a role in Stroud, UK. The job involves handling food and ensuring hygiene standards are met in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must be fit, able to lift 25kg, and eager to learn. The role offers ongoing temporary employment with potential for permanent placement, along with perks like free parking and pension contributions.

Benefits

Free Parking

Contributory Pension

Employee Discount Outlet Package

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 25kg as needed.
• Understanding of food safety standards and practices.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform hygiene operations including cleaning of equipment.
• Handle and prepare food according to standards.
• Weigh and mix ingredients for production.

Skills

Hygiene standards

Food handling

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Tools

Industrial Mixer

Industrial Blender

Job description

Overview

LOCATION: Stroud

DAILY TIMES: Mon – Thurs 08:00–16:30 and Fri 08:00–15.30

START DATE: Immediate

PAY: £12.21ph

CONTRACT: Ongoing Temporary with the chance of a permanent job offer

Email: [e-mail]

Nailsworth Office: 01453 832468

Job: Food Production Operative

Main duties and responsibilities

• Hygiene Operations (cleaning of equipment, waste management)
• Food handling and preparation.
• Keeping working area clean and tidy
• Some work to be carried out within cold storage areas.
• Adhering to all site rules following induction.
• PPE and clean room items will be assigned to you, which must be always worn. Including a disposable hair net, beard net if required, coat and gloves.
• Must be fit and active and able lift to 25kg (occasional lifting)
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
• Understand the required standards that help minimise the risk to food safety including temperature control, cross contamination of products.
• Completing traceability paperwork

Tasks

• Weighing vegetables, herbs, and spices.
• Using the industrial Mixer and Blender
• Picking, packing, and dispatching of products
• Making up and preparing boxes for delivery
• Putting bags ready for delivery
• Keeping areas clean and tidy to the required standards for food and hygiene
• General production duties
• Following the required site rules, for example, no make-up, jewellery, watches, or any type of wrist band are allowed to be worn. A full list of site rules will be given if successful.

Rewards

• Free Parking
• Contributory Pension after qualifying period
• ESS Discount Outlet Package with amazing savings on shopping, travelling, and dining out.

For further information on the role, or a general chat about other opportunities, please call Lauren Robbins on 01453 832468. Alternatively, please email your CV to [e-mail]

ESS EMPLOYMENT LTD work with clients and candidates from a range of disciplines and place people in permanent, contract and temporary roles. Many of our candidates and clients come to us by recommendation and we are proud of our personal, professional, and friendly approach to recruitment.

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