Food Production Operative

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing business in York seeks Food Production Operatives for a full-time, temp-to-perm role. Candidates will handle raw meat, operate machinery and weigh products. The position involves a rotating shift pattern, with a pay rate of £13.21 per hour. Join a family-oriented team with great perks, including paid breaks and a buffet lunch every Friday.

Benefits

Two paid breaks

Buffet lunch every Friday

Qualifications

• Willingness to handle raw meat.
• Previous experience in a food production environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety.

Responsibilities

• Handle raw meat and load into slicing and seasoning machines.
• Lay products onto racks ready for cooking.
• Move cooked products into smoking and cooling areas.
• Operate machinery to chop and portion products ready for packing.
• Weigh and seal bags using packaging equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Overview

We are seeking Food Production Operatives to join a growing food manufacturing business in the York area. This is a hands-on role working with raw and cooked products across different stages of the production process, with the opportunity to secure a permanent contract after a successful temporary period.

Responsibilities

• Handle raw meat and load into slicing and seasoning machines
• Lay products onto racks ready for cooking
• Move cooked products into smoking and cooling areas
• Operate machinery to chop and portion products ready for packing
• Weigh and seal bags using packaging equipment
• Support general production and packing duties across the site
• Follow food safety and hygiene procedures at all times

Requirements

• The ability to drive (essential, due to location)
• Willingness to handle raw meat
• Previous experience in a food production environment (preferred, but full training can be provided)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety
• Teamworking skills and a reliable work ethic

Details

This is a full-time temp-to-perm role working Monday to Friday on a rotating shift pattern: 6:00am–2:00pm and 2:00pm–10:00pm (rotating every two weeks). The pay rate is £13.21 per hour.

You’ll be joining a small, family-oriented team with great staff perks, including two paid breaks and a buffet lunch every Friday.

If you’re looking for a stable role in food production with the opportunity to secure a permanent job, apply today!