Food Production Opeative (Dairy)

Quality Service Recruitment Limited; Cropwell Bishop; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Service Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Production Operative in Cropwell Bishop, Nottinghamshire. You will join a busy cheese production environment, handling milk and cheese, following recipes and quality standards, and supporting ongoing maturation and packaging processes.

Shifts start between 5am and 6am, lasting 10–12 hours, Monday to Friday with occasional Saturdays. Weekly pay at £12.71 per hour and up to 28 days holiday pro rata are offered.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications stated.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the production and maturation of cheese.
• Handle, turn, cut and prepare cheese products as required.
• Follow production recipes, processes and quality standards.
• Monitor products throughout the production process and report any issues.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.
• Operate production equipment safely following appropriate training.
• Complete production and quality records accurately.

Job description

Location: Cropwell Bishop, Nottinghamshire, NG12 3BQ

Food production work producing cheese available immediately, early starts and early finishes! Plenty of work in the run up to Christmas!

As a Production Operative, you will play an important role in the production of high-quality cheese, working as part of a team in a busy food manufacturing environment.

Your responsibilities will include preparing and handling milk and cheese products throughout the production process, following set recipes and procedures, and ensuring products meet the required quality and hygiene standards. You may be involved in activities such as moulding and cutting cheese, adding cultures, turning and grading cheeses, monitoring the maturation process, and preparing finished products for packaging.

You will be required to follow strict food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures always, while maintaining a clean and organised production area. The role may also involve manual handling, standing for extended periods and working in chilled or temperature-controlled environments.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist with the production and maturation of cheese.
• Handle, turn, cut and prepare cheese products as required.
• Follow production recipes, processes and quality standards.
• Monitor products throughout the production process and report any issues.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.
• Operate production equipment safely following appropriate training.
• Complete production and quality records accurately.

Work effectively as part of a team to meet daily production targets

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Previous food manufacturing experience is advantageous but not essential, as full training can be provided. The ideal candidate will be reliable, practical and comfortable working in a hands‑on production environment, with good attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality and hygiene.

You will receive a full induction for this position, so you don’t need any prior experience. Previous food production experience could be a bonus though.

Please note you do need your OWN TRANSPORT. This is because of the location which is inaccessible without.

Temporary but ongoing hours available

Start times will be between 5am and 6am. Shifts are 10-12 hours roughly

This is a Monday to Friday position with occasional Saturdays available (and optional).

You will be paid weekly at a rate of £12.71 per hour

You will accrue holiday up to 28 days pro rata

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIPS.