Food Production Operative

Aligra; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible shifts

Full training provided

Job summary

Aligra is recruiting a Food Production Operative to join the team. You will work with cooked pork and chicken products in a well-established food manufacturing setting, with full training provided to start or develop your career.

Competitive weekly pay (£508-£640 for 40 hours) and flexible shifts across days, evenings, nights, and slicing shifts. Opportunities across Slicing, Packing, Hygiene, Goods In, and Cold Store, in a supportive environment focused on health and safety.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work with cooked pork and chicken products.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Previous food production experience is a bonus but not essential.
• Commitment to hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Packing finished goods while maintaining quality and hygiene standards.
• Supporting hygiene and cold store duties.
• Following health & safety protocols to keep the workplace safe.
• Working efficiently as part of a team to meet production targets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Teamwork

Willingness to work with cooked pork &

Job description

Have you worked for Tulip, 2 Sisters, or Hilton Food Group?

We are recruiting a Food Production Operative to join our client’s team. You must be comfortable working with cooked pork and chicken products. This role is suitable for both experienced candidates and those eager to learn, with full training provided—making it a great opportunity to start or develop your career in food manufacturing.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Competitive weekly pay from approximately £508 to £640 (based on 40 hours)
• Flexible shift patterns: days, evenings, nights, and slicing shifts
• Opportunities across multiple departments including Slicing, Packing, Hygiene, Goods In, and Cold Store
• Friendly, supportive team environment with a strong focus on health and safety
• Gain valuable experience in a well-established food production setting

Shift Patterns & Pay:

• Slicing: 05:30–15:00 / 15:00–00:30
• Ready-to-Eat (RTE): 06:00–14:00, 14:00–22:00, 22:00–06:00
• Slicing 23:00–04:30 (Sun-Thurs)
  06.00-14.00, 14.00-22.00, 22.00-06.00 – Packing, Hygiene, Goods In, Cold store
• Pay from £12.70 to £16.00 per hour depending on role and shift

What you’ll be doing:

• Packing finished goods while maintaining quality and hygiene standards
• Supporting hygiene and cold store duties
• Following health & safety protocols to keep the workplace safe
• Working efficiently as part of a team to meet production targets

What we’re looking for:

• Willingness to work with cooked pork and chicken products
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Previous food production experience is a bonus but not essential
• Commitment to hygiene and safety standards

About Aligra:
Established in 2007, Aligra partners with the UK’s leading logistics and manufacturing companies. While working across all industries, we specialise in recruitment for Automotive, Engineering, Driving, Industrial, Hospitality, and Professional sectors.