Food Production Operative

Compenij; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationally recognised bakery in Leicester Forest East is looking for a Food Production Operative. This role offers flexible shifts with pay rates starting at £12.32 per hour, escalating with bonuses. Candidates with prior food or bakery experience are preferred, but no experience is needed. It is an excellent opportunity for career development and working within a fast-paced production environment.

Benefits

Money saving offers and discounts

24/7 GP helpline

Discounted gym membership

Online payslip access

Personal insurance

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, though prior food or bakery experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oven loading and unloading.
• Packing.
• Cleaning and hygiene.
• Loading, weighing, grading and palletising stock.
• Working in a fast-paced production and packing line.
• Flexibility towards shifts and availability.

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity to work for a nationally recognised bakery, considered to be the leader in its field. Pay rates from £12.32 per hour depending on shifts. The role of Food Production Operative is based in Glenfield, Leicester.

You don’t need any experience; but if you have prior food or bakery experience it would be advantageous. First Call Contract Services are an employer of choice for candidates from many backgrounds, such as delivery driver, warehouse, customer service, support worker, retail associate, cleaner and many more.

Why work with First Call

• Working with First Call Contract Services gives you many additional benefits
• Money saving offers and discounts at your fingertip
• 24/7 GP helpline
• Discounted Gym membership in over 2500 gyms
• Online Payslip Access
• Personal Insurance

Shifts for Food Production Operatives

• 06:00 to 18:00 (4 or 5 out of 7 days)
• 18:00 to 06:00 (4 or 5 out of 7 days)

Pay

• From £12.32–£12.52 per hour + SHIFT BONUS
• Paid weekly

Main duties of Bakery Operatives

• Oven loading and unloading
• Packing
• Cleaning and hygiene
• Loading, weighing, grading and palletising stock for a number of the UK’s major retailers
• Working in a fast-paced production and packing line
• Flexibility towards shifts and availability

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidates to begin a career with a company that offers genuine long-term opportunities and career development.

This job will suit any candidate with experience working at Samworth’s, Bakkavor, Melton Foods, or similar employers.