Food Production Operatives

Vibe Recruit; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company is seeking Food Production Operatives for cutting, trimming, and packing meat at their Merthyr Tydfil site. This role offers a pay rate of £12.40 - £12.74 per hour, with comprehensive training provided for entry-level candidates. Ideal applicants will be reliable team players, physically fit, and willing to work in a chilled environment. Opportunities for advancement and butchery qualifications are available.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Heavily subsidised canteen

Employee benefits

Opportunities to gain butchery qualifications

Qualifications

• Comfortable working with meat in a chilled factory environment.
• Able to work early starts and variable finish times.
• Previous food production experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a team to meet daily production targets.
• Trimming and preparing meat to the required specification.
• Packing meat products into the correct boxes/packaging.

Skills

Attitude and willingness to learn

Team player

Reliable with a strong work ethic

Physically fit for manual work

Job description

Food Production Operatives (Trimming & Packing)

Pay Rate: £12.40 - £12.74 per hour

Location: Merthyr Tydfil

Hours: Monday-Friday, approx. 48 hours per week (early starts, variable finish)

Benefits: Comprehensive training, opportunity to gain butchery qualifications, subsidised canteen, employee benefits

Are you looking for a long‑term role with great earning potential, set hours Monday to Friday and the chance to learn new skills? Do you want to work for a major employer that offers proper training, qualifications and a clear route to progress?

If so, we'd like to hear from you.

We're recruiting Production Operatives to join a busy food manufacturing site in Merthyr. There are opportunities across both trimming and packing, with some roles more physically demanding than others. Full training is provided for entry‑level candidates, and higher pay can be discussed for experienced operatives.

What you’ll be doing

• Working as part of a team to meet daily production targets
• Trimming and preparing meat to the required specification
• Cutting, trimming, cleaning and preparing meat for further processing
• Packing meat products into the correct boxes/packaging
• Moving product around the factory
• Following strict food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures. Full PPE is provided and you’ll be supported by experienced team members.

What we’re looking for

• You don’t need previous butchery or meat processing experience – just the right attitude and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working with meat in a chilled factory environment
• Able to work early starts and variable finish times
• Physically fit for manual work
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• A team player who’s willing to get stuck in
• Previous food production experience is helpful, and experienced trimmers/operatives may be offered higher pay depending on skills.

What you’ll get in return

• £12.40‑£12.74 per hour, with potential for higher earnings based on experience
• Full training, including the chance to gain butchery qualifications
• Consistent Monday‑Friday hours
• Heavily subsidised canteen and employee benefits
• Real opportunities to progress your career

Please apply with your CV today and one of our team will be in touch to discuss.

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.