Food Production Operative

Gap Personnel; Paignton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected seafood manufacturer in Paignton seeks a Food Production Operative. This role involves preparing and processing crab products while ensuring hygiene standards. Candidates should be reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a seafood environment. The position offers £12.21 per hour with consistent hours from 07:00 to 15:00, Monday to Friday and potential for temp-to-perm contracts.

Benefits

£12.21 per hour, paid weekly

Consistent hours: 07:00 – 15:00, Monday to Friday

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Level 2 Food Hygiene and Health & Safety training

Qualifications

• Previous food production experience is an advantage, but full training will be provided.
• Comfortable working in a seafood environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, processing, and packing crab products on the production line.
• Labelling and quality checking finished goods.
• Maintaining hygiene and food safety standards at all times.
• Assisting with general production and cleaning duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work at pace

Reliability

Strong work ethic

Job description

Overview

Food Production Operative – Crab Processing

Location: Paignton

Hours: 07:00 – 15:00, Monday to Friday

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Industry: Food Manufacturing – Seafood

About the opportunity

Gap Personnel is recruiting for Food Production Operatives on behalf of our client, a respected seafood manufacturer based in Paignton.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where people are truly valued and treated well. The working environment is friendly, supportive, and offers genuine opportunities for temp-to-perm contracts for the right candidates.

Please note: As this is a seafood environment, there is a natural smell of crab in the factory. It’s not unpleasant, but candidates should be comfortable working in this setting.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, processing, and packing crab products on the production line
• Labelling and quality checking finished goods
• Maintaining hygiene and food safety standards at all times
• Assisting with general production and cleaning duties

What we’re looking for

• Previous food production experience is an advantage, but full training will be provided
• Comfortable working in a seafood environment
• Good attention to detail and ability to work at pace
• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic

Benefits

• £12.21 per hour, paid weekly
• Consistent hours: 07:00 – 15:00, Monday to Friday
• Temp-to-perm opportunities for the right candidates
• A supportive, friendly, and well-run working environment
• All candidates will receive Level 2 Food Hygiene and Health & Safety training

Apply today with your CV via Gap Personnel and take the first step towards a long-term career in food manufacturing!