Food Factory Operative Days & Nights

Major Industrial; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Wolverhampton is looking for Production / General Operatives to join their state‑of‑the‑art facility. The role involves operating equipment and performing necessary checks to produce high-quality food products to customer specifications. Previous production experience is preferred but not essential. The position offers competitive pay of £14.33 per hour, with 28 days holiday and benefits like on-site parking and employee recognition schemes.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Canteen with free tea and coffee

Free on‑site parking

Employee recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a Food Manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Must understand safe working practices and comply with policies.
• Ability to handle bags of ingredients up to 25Kg.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and carry out checks to ensure quality production.
• Meet housekeeping and hygiene standards.
• Comply with food safety and HSE guidelines.

Skills

Previous production operative experience

Knowledge of using computerised machines

Self‑motivated

Eager to learn

Able to work on own initiative

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Manufacturing

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Job Description

My client is currently recruiting for Production / General Operatives to work at their state‑of‑the‑art facility in Wolverhampton.

As the Process Operator you will be operating equipment and carrying out all necessary checks and tests to ensure high quality food is produced to customer specification.

Salary

£14.33 an hour including Shift allowance

Overtime available

Working hours

4 on 4 off shift pattern (2 days and 2 nights) 12‑hour shift pattern working 7am to 7pm and 7pm to 7am

Benefits

• 28 days holiday
• Canteen with free tea and coffee
• Free on‑site parking
• Employee recognition scheme

Responsibilities

• Understanding of safe working practices and procedures relating to all areas of their work, and required safety equipment needed to perform their task
• Understanding and attainment of both individuals and department targets
• Understand and comply with all department and company policies
• Handling bags of ingredients up to 25Kg
• Meet housekeeping and hygiene standards individually and as part of a team
• Compliance with food safety and HSE guidelines
• Carry out instructions given by your Team Leader and Shift Manager

Skills and Experience

• Previous production operative experience
• Knowledge of using computerised machines
• Self‑motivated, eager to learn and able to work on own initiative
• Ideally have NVQ Level 2 in Food Manufacturing but not essential
• Previous experience in a Food Manufacturing environment but not essential
• Ideally have Basic Food Hygiene certificate but not essential

Contact Steph at Major Recruitment Telford for further information on Production / General Operatives.

We will carefully consider your application and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 3 working days. If you do not hear from us within this time, your details won't be retained. If you're not successful on this occasion, please continue to apply to future roles we advertise.

Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straight forward. We are located in thriving Telford, and we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire, North Wales and Wolverhampton. Major Recruitment specialise in industrial, commercial, driving and technical recruitment.

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