Food Production Operative

Workforce Recruitment and Training; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Food Production Operative in Redditch. Responsibilities include packing products, prepping raw and cooked items, and ensuring compliance with hygiene and quality standards. Candidates should possess basic English skills and be comfortable working with shellfish and pork. This role offers a competitive hourly wage plus a shift bonus, highlighting the importance of reliability and safety practices in food production.

Qualifications

• Must speak and understand basic English.
• Confident in using scales and counting ingredients.
• Willing to work with shellfish and pork products.
• Reliable and motivated individual comfortable in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Production line work packing products.
• Prepping raw and cooked products for packing.
• Following strict written instructions and hygiene practices.
• Ensuring products meet quality and legality standards.
• Mixing ingredients accurately as per instructions.
• Operating production machinery safely.

Skills

Basic English understanding

Confidence in handling scales

Ability to handle shellfish and pork

Reliability and motivation

Tools

Production machinery

Job description

Overview

Food Production Operative (Shellfish & Pork Products)
Location: Redditch
Salary: £12.21/hour + £6.50 shift bonus (for PM shift)
Hours Available:

Our client is a market leader in preparing, packing and distribution of seafood products to leading UK Supermarkets.

Day to Day duties

• Production line work packing products


• Prepping raw products for cooking


• Prepping cooked products for packing


• Follow strict written instructions


• Ensure work area is clean and tidy and work to good hygiene practices for food production


• Ensure all products meet the required quality and legality set out by the company


• Carry out instructions as directed by the line/department leader


• At all times be aware and observant of Health and Safety Regulations

What We’re Looking For

To apply, you must:

• Speak and understand basic English


• Be confident using scales, counting, and handling ingredients


• Be willing to work with shellfish and pork


• Be reliable, motivated, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately mix ingredients following written instructions


• Manual handling of ingredients and raw materials


• Safely operate production machinery


• Correctly label products


• Maintain excellent hygiene and housekeeping standards


• Carry out quality checks throughout the shift


• Support your team and work to deadlines

Important Site Rules

Due to food safety standards, the following are not permitted onsite:

• Piercings


• Fake lashes


• Fake or painted nails

Ready to secure your place?

Please call Workforce Redditch on 01527 66688