Food Production Operative (Late & Early Shift)

Interaction Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Food Production Operative for their client in Dunstable, UK. The role involves ensuring the packing area meets food safety and GMP standards, managing resources for production schedules, and maintaining a safe working environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in food production, possess strong communication and organizational skills, and be flexible to work on both early and late shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food or drink production is essential.
• Strong team player who works well with others to achieve shared targets.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good organisation skills.
• Able to work on both Early and Late Shifts as and when required.

Responsibilities

• Complete all food safety and health and safety checks on time.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety and Food Safety policies.
• Maintain high standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Support efficient production output according to the schedule.
• Assist in controlling costs, yields, and waste.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication skills

Good organisation skills

Job description

Interaction Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Food Production Operative to join their busy client in Dusntable. The successful candidate will join on a temp2perm basis and will be able to work on both early shift & late shift.

We are seeking a reliable and team-oriented individual with experience in food or drink production to support the Production Supervisor and Senior Operatives in overseeing the Packing Area. The role involves managing resources to ensure products are packed on schedule, while maintaining a safe working environment, meeting quality standards, and minimizing waste. You will help ensure smooth operations that add value to our clients, employees, and the company.

Working Hours:

You’ll be required to work on both shifts on a rotational basis

Early Shift - Mon to Fri 06:00 to 14:00 (£13.39 per hour)

Late - Mon to Thurs 13:45 to 23:45 (£15.13 per hour)

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete all food safety and health and safety checks on time. Raise any issues immediately with the Senior Operative or Supervisor.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety and Food Safety policies set by our client.
• Maintain high standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in the Packing Area to meet customer quality expectations and external audits (e.g., BRC).
• Ensure compliance with product specifications, delivering products within agreed quality parameters.
• Manage and monitor data collection systems, ensuring accurate documentation is submitted to relevant teams on time.
• Support efficient production output according to the schedule, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with available resources and report any shortfalls.
• Assist in controlling costs, yields, and waste within the Packing Department.
• Promote and uphold a strong food safety culture at all times. Raise any concerns with the Line Manager or Production Manager.

Must-haves:

• Previous experience in food or drink production is essential.
• Strong team player who works well with others to achieve shared targets.
• Strong communication skills
• Good organisation skills
• Able to work on both Early and Late Sh as and when required

If you’re interested in this role, fit the job criteria and would like more info then please reach out to Jack Ibbotson on [e-mail]

Food Production / Packing Operative / Drinks Production / Production Operative

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