Food Production Operator

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Food Production Operator to support a key client in the food manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom. The role involves following SOPs, ensuring machine changeovers, and maintaining safety and hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in food production and strong attention to detail. Competitive compensation and long-term prospects are offered.

Benefits

Enhanced employer contribution of 5%

33 Holidays from day 1

Regular hours available

Qualifications

• Experience in food or FMCG production environments.
• Strong focus on teamwork and communication.
• Must be able to read/write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs to ensure products meet specifications.
• Ensure safe and efficient machine changeovers.
• Monitor and control yields, stock, and ingredients.
• Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene, and efficiency.
• Package finished food products according to standards.
• Inspect products for defects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Ability to work shifts

Job description

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

• 8 hour shifts
• Monday to Friday 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm rotational / Sunday to Thursday 10pm-6am
• Regular hours available
• Temporary/ Long term opportunity
• Working with a company who values your work
• £12.21 Days & Backs / £12.91 Nights
• Enhanced employer contribution of 5% from day 1
• 33 Holidays from day 1

THE BUSINESS

We are excited to be supporting a key client in the food manufacturing industry in their search for an experienced Food Production Operator. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly reputable organisation that values your skills and offers long-term career prospects.

THE ROLE

• Following SOPs to ensure that products are manufactured to the specifications outlined in documented standards.
• Ensuring safe and efficient machine changeovers.
• Monitoring and controlling yields, stock, and ingredients within your work area to optimise production and minimise waste.
• Maintaining high standards of safety, hygiene, and efficiency throughout all tasks.
• Package finished food products according to specified packaging standards.
• Label and seal packaging correctly to prevent contamination and ensure traceability.
• Inspect the products for defects

THE PERSON

• Demonstrable experience in food or FMCG production environments.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive and reliable approach to work, with a strong focus on teamwork and communication.
• Able to work shifts
• Must be able to read/write and understand English - also pass an inhouse English test

TO APPLY

To apply for this position, send your CV to (url removed) or call the team on (Option 1)