Food Production Operative

Gap Personnel; Paignton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Level 2 Food Hygiene training

Health & Safety training

Weekly pay

Job summary

Gap Personnel is recruiting for Food Production Operatives in Paignton to join a reputable seafood manufacturer. The role involves preparing, processing and packing crab products on the production line with a focus on quality control and hygiene.

Working hours are 07:00–15:30, Monday to Friday, with training provided. The environment is seafood-based and may carry a natural crab odour, but the team is friendly and supportive. Temp-to-perm opportunities exist for the right candidates.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Work at pace

Reliability

Punctuality

Job description

Food Production Operative - Crab Processing

Paignton

07:00 - 15:30, Monday to Friday

£13.00 per hour

Food Manufacturing - Seafood

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.

The Role:

• 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:

• £13.00 per hour, paid weekly
• Consistent hours: 07:00 - until Finish, Monday to Friday
• A supportive, friendly, and well-run working environment
• All candidates will receive Level 2 Food Hygiene and Health & Safety training