Factory Operator

Crem Recruitment; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Paid breaks

Job summary

Crem Recruitment seeks Technical Operators near Saffron Walden, offering a temp-to-perm path. The role covers running production and packing machinery, following recipes, and maintaining records in a safe, hygienic environment.

You'll operate equipment, mix ingredients, and ensure quality while meeting HACCP and GMP standards. Own transport is required due to location on a field airstrip.

Qualifications

• Previous factory or manufacturing experience is essential.
• Experience operating machinery within a production environment.
• Knowledge of packing processes and mixing ingredients/powders.
• QA/QC experience would be advantageous.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow written work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operating production and packing equipment.
• Following manufacturing recipes and work instructions.
• Machine operation and monitoring production processes.
• Mixing powders and ingredients.
• Packing finished products.
• Completing production, quality and manufacturing records.
• Carrying out routine equipment cleaning and basic autonomous maintenance.
• Identifying and reporting equipment faults.
• Working to HACCP, GMP and Health & Safety standards.
• Assisting with quality inspections and checks.
• Using problem-solving techniques to improve processes and minimise downtime.

Skills

Factory experience

Machinery operation

Packing processes

QA/QC experience

Attention to detail

Job description

Job description

Location: Near Saffron Walden (Own Transport Required)

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Hours: 45 paid hours per week

We're currently recruiting Technical Operators for a well-established food manufacturing company based near Saffron Walden. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a temp-to-perm position with a growing business, offering long-term career prospects for the right candidates.

This role is ideal for candidates with previous factory or manufacturing experience who are looking to develop their technical skills in a modern production environment.

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Friday: 7:00am - 4:00pm
• 45 paid hours per week (all breaks are paid)

Pay

• £13.45 per hour

The Role

As a Technical Operator, you'll be responsible for operating production and packing machinery while ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Your duties will include:

• Operating production and packing equipment.
• Following manufacturing recipes and work instructions.
• Machine operation and monitoring production processes.
• Mixing powders and ingredients.
• Packing finished products.
• Completing production, quality and manufacturing records.
• Carrying out routine equipment cleaning and basic autonomous maintenance.
• Identifying and reporting equipment faults.
• Working to HACCP, GMP and Health & Safety standards.
• Assisting with quality inspections and checks.
• Using problem-solving techniques to improve processes and minimise downtime.

What We're Looking For

• Previous factory or manufacturing experience is essential.
• Experience within food production is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience operating machinery within a production environment.
• Knowledge of packing processes and mixing ingredients/powders.
• QA/QC experience would be advantageous.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow written work instructions.
• Reliable, hardworking and keen to secure a long‑term opportunity.
• Comfortable working in a food production environment and wearing PPE.
• Own transport is essential, as the site is located on an airfield with no public transport access.
• Applicants must be looking for a temp-to-perm opportunity (this role is not suitable for students or short‑term availability).

What You'll Receive

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Paid breaks.
• 45 paid hours every week.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Temp to perm

Benefits

• Free parking

Work Location: In person