Food Production Operative

Interaction Recruitment Group; Meldreth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing work

Potential permanent opportunity

Training provided

Full-time hours

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking Food Production Operatives for our Meldreth operation. The role involves hands-on processing, packaging and palletising meat products in a fast-paced production environment.

Experience in food production is preferred; bandsaw experience is desirable but training can be provided. Candidates should be reliable, able to work in a busy setting and follow hygiene and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production, manufacturing or factory environments.
• Willingness to learn and undertake training.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle and move stock within the production facility.
• Prepare and process meat products.
• Cut meat to required size.
• Use production equipment safely.
• Pack finished products for dispatch.
• Build and prepare pallets for delivery.
• Carry out basic quality checks.
• Keep production areas clean and tidy.
• Follow food hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Work as part of a team to meet daily production targets.

Skills

Food production

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Safety procedures

Willingness to learn

Following procedures

Tools

Bandsaw

Job description

Food Production Operative

Location: Meldreth

Salary: £13.27 per hour

Job Type: Temporary / Full-Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 6:30pm

Thursday Start: 7:00am

The Opportunity

Our client is looking for Food Production Operatives to join their busy food manufacturing operation in Meldreth.

This is a hands‑on role within a fast‑paced production environment, involving the preparation, processing and packing of meat products.

Previous experience within food production would be an advantage. Bandsaw experience is desirable but not essential, as full training can be provided.

The Role

Working as part of the production team, your duties will include:

• Handling and moving stock within the production facility
• Picking stock from cold storage areas
• Preparing and processing meat products
• Cutting meat to the required size
• Using production equipment safely
• Packing finished products ready for dispatch
• Building and preparing pallets for delivery
• Carrying out basic quality checksKeeping production areas clean and tidy
• Following food hygiene and health & safety procedures
• Working as part of a team to meet daily production targets

About You

Our client is looking for candidates who have:

• Previous experience in a food production, manufacturing or factory environment
• A reliable and hardworking attitude
• The ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Good attention to detail
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• The ability to follow instructions and production procedures
• A willingness to learn and undertake training

Desirable Experience

• Previous meat processing experience
• Experience working in a chilled/cold‑store environment
• Bandsaw experience
• Packing or palletising experience
• Knowledge of food hygiene/HACCP

Bandsaw experience is a bonus and is not essential, as training can be provided.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 6:30pm

Thursday start: 7:00am.

Candidates must be comfortable working these hours and in a physically active production environment.

Pay & Benefits

• £13.27 per hour
• Full-time hours
• Ongoing work
• Monday to Friday
• Potential permanent opportunity
• Training provided