Food Production Operative

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Food Production Operative for a temp to perm role in Warminster. The ideal candidate will actively engage in food preparation and packaging, ensuring adherence to hygiene and safety standards. Responsibilities include handling ingredients, operating production equipment, and performing quality checks. Candidates must have strong attention to detail and good teamwork skills. The role requires working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining product quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in a repetitive, fast‑moving manufacturing environment.
• Able to work on your feet for most of the shift.
• Willing to learn basic equipment operation through workplace training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle ingredients before they enter the production line.
• Support food processing stages including mixing, preparing, filling, and portion control.
• Weigh products accurately according to production specifications.
• Pack, seal and label finished food products.
• Maintain a clean and sanitised workspace.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Good teamwork and communication skills

Reliable, punctual and hardworking

Good coordination and precision in manual tasks

Safety-focused mindset

Job description

Food Production Operative

Location: Warminster

Shift: 7:15am - 4:45pm

Pay Rate: £12.21 p/h

Contract: Temp to perm

Role Overview

As a Food Production Operative, you will work hands‑on in the factory production area, supporting the full cycle of food preparation and packaging. You will handle ingredients, operate basic production equipment (after training), check product quality, weigh and portion items accurately, package finished goods, and ensure all safety and hygiene standards are maintained at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle ingredients before they enter the production line (sorting, measuring, portioning)
• Support food processing stages including mixing, preparing, filling, and portion control
• Weigh products accurately according to production specifications
• Pack, seal and label finished food products
• Operate basic food production equipment after receiving full training
• Perform visual quality checks (appearance, weight, packaging, labels)
• Maintain a clean and sanitised workspace, following internal hygiene procedures
• Follow food safety standards, including HACCP-based processes
• Wear and use protective equipment (factory clothing, hair protection, gloves, hygiene gear)
• Report production or quality issues directly to the line supervisorWork efficiently both independently and as part of a production team
• Help load, organise and prepare goods for dispatch and storage when required

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures carefully
• Comfortable working in a repetitive, fast‑moving manufacturing environment
• Able to work on your feet for most of the shift
• Willing to learn basic equipment operation through workplace training
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• A responsible attitude towards hygiene and product quality

Skills & Attributes

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Ability to work at a consistent pace
• Good coordination and precision in manual tasks
• Safety-focused mindset
• Quick to adapt in a factory setting
• Organised and solution-oriented approach

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