Food Production Operator

Travail Employment Group; Corby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable food manufacturing company in Corby seeks a Food Production Operator. The role includes managing recipes, operating cooking machinery, and ensuring quality standards. Applicants should have experience in food production and strong communication skills. Starting salary is £12.50–£13 per hour, with opportunities for permanent employment after a successful temporary period.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of operating in a food production environment.
• Reach FLT licence is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in Production Operative or similar roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Read recipes and measure ingredients for production.
• Operate cooking machinery and manage production processes.
• Perform quality checks and manage packaging.

Skills

Food production knowledge

Excellent communication

Ability to work to targets

Job description

Overview

Food Production Operator – up to £13ph dependent on experience (d.o.e). Location: NN17 1QE. Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday to Thursday; 7:00am – 3:30pm Friday. Type: Temporary to Permanent. Immediate start. Parking available.

Responsibilities

• Read recipes and collect raw materials from the warehouse, measure ingredients in line with the recipe, and perform regular lifting and pouring into the mixing hopper.
• Set temperature and timings on cooking machinery; form product into shapes and place into cooking equipment; restart process for next batch.
• Quality check cooked products; rack product for cooling; move product to packing department.
• Complete all production paperwork and ensure adherence to food safety standards at all times.

Requirements/Qualifications

• A good working knowledge of operating in a food production environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work to targets.
• Reach FLT licence is desirable but not essential.
• Supportive,1-to-1 onboarding to become familiar with company processes and procedures.
• Experience in Production Operative, Mixing Operator, or Production Assistant roles within a food manufacturing environment is advantageous.

Additional Details

• Small manufacturing company with a strong reputation; variety in daily tasks; opportunity to contribute to quality products.
• Salary: £12.50–£13 per hour, depending on experience.
• Mon–Fri day shift; immediate start; permanent after a successful temporary period; manual physical role.
• Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.