Food Production Operative

Impression recruitment; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Impression recruitment in the United Kingdom currently advertises a Food Production Operative role based in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. The position is full-time and permanent, with a panama rota offering 12-hour day and night shifts and opportunities to work on the production line.

You will join a busy team, operating production machinery, ensuring quality, hygiene and safety standards, and supporting efficient manufacture and packing of food products.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience operating production machinery is advantageous.
• Forklift licence is beneficial but training is provided.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Understanding of food hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to work efficiently on a panama day/night rota.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery to ensure smooth and efficient runs.
• Carry out routine equipment checks and basic maintenance.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Monitor product quality and report issues promptly.
• Complete machine changeovers safely and accurately.
• Record production paperwork and keep accurate records.
• Help meet daily production targets while maintaining quality.
• Keep work areas clean and compliant with hygiene regulations.
• Report equipment faults or production concerns to the team.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet deadlines.

Skills

Food production experience

Machinery operation

Forklift licence

Attention to detail

Food hygiene

Health & safety

Communication & teamwork

Panama rota experience

Job description

Job Title: FoodProduction Operative
Location: Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum
Hours:Full time, permanent (panama rota)

Are you an experienced Food Production Operative looking for a secure, long term opportunity within a successful and growing food manufacturing business?

If you thrive in a fast paced environment and are committed to producing high quality products, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for a reliable and hardworking individual to join a busy production team, supporting the efficient manufacture and packaging of food products while maintaining the highest standards of quality, hygiene and safety.

Your duties as Food Production Operative:

• Operate food production machinery to ensure production runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Carry out routine equipment checks and assist with basic machine maintenance where required.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Monitor product quality throughout the production process, reporting any issues promptly.
• Complete machine changeovers safely and efficiently.
• Accurately complete production paperwork and records.
• Help achieve daily production targets while maintaining quality standards.
• Keep work areas clean and compliant with food hygiene regulations.
• Report equipment faults or production concerns to the relevant team members.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure production deadlines are met.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience within a food manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience operating production machinery is advantageous.
• A Forklift Truck (FLT) licence would be beneficial but is not essential as training will be provided.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality products.
• Understanding of food hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, team focused attitude.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy, fast moving environment.

In return, you'll receive a competitive salary while working a rotating pattern of 12 hour day and night shifts on a consistent panama rota. You'll also benefit from an excellent package that includes a generous holiday allowance, private medical insurance, life assurance, a competitive company pension scheme and a range of additional employee benefits, making this a fantastic opportunity to build a long term career within a successful manufacturing business.

Our Guarantee

Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy.However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match.

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