Food Production Operative

Workchain; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate start

Ongoing temp work

Long-term opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Workchain is recruiting a Food Production Operative for a well-established pet food manufacturer in Alfreton. You will operate on a production line handling raw meat and frozen products, weighing, batching, and packing for distribution. This is a fast-paced, temp-to-perm role in a cold environment.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM with a 1-hour unpaid break. Pay is £12.71 per hour, paid weekly. Immediate start available; full-time weekday shifts with ongoing opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production or chilled/frozen environments preferred.
• Comfortable handling raw meat in low temperatures.
• Physically able to lift products during shifts.
• Reliable and available for full-time weekday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate on a production line handling raw meat and frozen products.
• Weigh, batch, and mix ingredients for pet food manufacturing.
• Pack and label products accurately for frozen distribution.
• Maintain hygiene and safety in a cold working environment.
• Follow strict food handling and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Cold environment experience

Reliability

Job description

Food Production Operative – Raw Pet Food ManufacturingLocation: AlfretonPay: £12.71 per hourHours: Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM (1-hour unpaid break)Job Type: Temporary / Full-TimeWorkchain is currently recruiting a Food Production Operative for a well-established pet food manufacturer based in Alfreton. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, growing industry, specialising in the production and packaging of raw frozen pet food products.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate on a production line handling raw meat and frozen products
• Weighing, batching, and mixing ingredients for pet food manufacturing
• Packing and labelling products accurately for frozen distribution
• Maintaining hygiene and safety standards in a cold working environment
• Following strict food handling and health & safety procedures

Requirements

• Experience in food production or working in chilled/frozen environments is preferred
• Comfortable working with raw meat and in low-temperature conditions
• Physically fit and able to lift products throughout the shift
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team
• Reliable and available for full-time weekday shifts

What’s on Offer

• £12.21 per hour – paid weekly
• Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM (1-hour unpaid break)
• Immediate start available
• Ongoing temporary work with the potential for long-term opportunities
• Supportive working environment in a growing niche sector