Food Factory Operative

Red Recruitment 24/7; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Factory Operatives for their chilled butchery and packing departments in Gainsborough. This role offers training opportunities, with responsibilities including trimming chicken and packing products. Ideal candidates are reliable and have a positive attitude. Bonuses up to £3,000 per year are available after 6 months.

Benefits

Bonus opportunities after 6 months

Potential to earn up to £3,000 per year in bonuses

Consistent hours and long-term opportunities

Qualifications

• No previous experience is required — full training will be provided.
• You’ll need to attend a site tour and paid induction before starting work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the trimming of chicken breasts in the Butchery Department.
• Pack 10kg boxes of chicken in the Packing Department.

Skills

Comfortable working in a chilled environment

Good attention to detail

Positive, team-focused attitude

Reliable and punctual

Job description

Factory Operatives – Chilled Butchery & Packing Department

Location: Gainsborough

Pay Rate: £12.25 per hour

Overtime: £18.38 per hour (after 40 hours)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:30am – 5:00pm

We’re recruiting on behalf of our client based in Gainsborough, who are looking for Factory Operatives to join their chilled butchery and packing departments.

About the Roles

Butchery Department – You’ll assist with the trimming of chicken breasts, removing excess skin and bone. Training and development opportunities are available within this department, with the chance to increase your pay as you gain new skills.

Packing Department – You’ll be responsible for packing 10kg boxes of chicken, folding blue plastic liners, placing lids, and running products through a metal detector and auto‑strapping line.

What We’re Looking For

• Comfortable working in a chilled environment
• Good attention to detail
• Positive, team‑focused attitude
• Reliable and punctual

No previous experience is required — full training will be provided.

Before starting work, you’ll need to attend a site tour and paid induction.

Additional Benefits

• Bonus opportunities after 6 months (3 months with agency + 3 months with client)
• Potential to earn up to £3,000 per year in bonuses
• Consistent hours and long‑term opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established business offering a supportive environment and real room to grow.