Food Production Operative

Quest Employment Ltd.; Banbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Employment Ltd. is hiring Food Production Operatives in Banbury for temporary assignments. The role operates on a 4 on, 4 off rotational pattern, alternating days and nights to support daily production. Training is provided and commitment to safety and quality is essential.

Shifts run 6am–6pm days and 6pm–6am nights, with weekend premiums. The job is physically demanding, with heavy lifting and adherence to hygiene and food safety standards required.

Qualifications

• Physical fitness due to heavy lifting
• Reliable and punctual with good work ethic
• Willing to work 12-hour shifts, including nights/weekends
• Food production experience is helpful but not required
• Full training provided

Responsibilities

• Support the food production process on a busy line
• Handle and move products and materials
• Load and unload production equipment
• Maintain production standards and product quality
• Carry out general production and packing duties
• Follow hygiene and food safety procedures

Job description

Location: Banbury
Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour (£14.25 per hour at weekends)
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off – Rotational Days & Nights
Contract: Temporary

The Role

I'm currently recruiting Food Production Operatives to join a busy food manufacturing environment in Banbury on a temporary basis.

Working on a 4 on 4 off rotational shift pattern, you'll alternate between days and nights, supporting the day-to-day production process.

Shift Times

• Days: 6am – 6pm

• Nights: 6pm – 6am

• 4 days on, 4 days off

• Rotating between days and nights

Duties

• Supporting the food production process.

• Handling and moving products and materials.

• Loading and unloading production equipment.

• Maintaining production standards and product quality.

• Carrying out general production and packing duties.

• Following hygiene and food safety procedures.

Requirements

• Must be physically fit, as heavy lifting is involved.

• Reliable and punctual with a good work ethic.

• Comfortable working 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends.

• Previous food production experience is beneficial but not essential.

• Full training will be provided.

Pay

• £13.00 per hour Monday–Friday.

• £14.25 per hour at weekends.