Food Production Operator

Westray Recruitment Consultants; Stokesley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Progression opportunities

Ongoing temporary work

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Consultants is seeking Food Production Operatives for a flexible temporary assignment in a leading food manufacturing environment. You will work on 12-hour day and night shifts, handling and packing products while adhering to quality and hygiene standards.

We offer progression opportunities for reliable, performance-driven candidates and the chance to join a well-established, respected company.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and flexible regarding shift availability.
• Willing to work 12-hour day or night shifts.
• Experience in food production or FMCG is advantageous; training provided.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Operate on a fast-paced food production or packing line.
• Prepare, handle, pack and check food products.
• Ensure products meet quality and specification standards.
• Follow standard operating procedures and production instructions.
• Complete production and quality checks accurately.
• Monitor ingredients, stock levels and waste.
• Carry out basic machine operating duties when required.
• Keep workstations clean, organised and hygienic.
• Adhere to food hygiene, health and safety standards.
• Work with colleagues to meet daily production targets.
• Report quality, machinery or safety concerns.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Flexibility

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

• £12.71 per hour for both day and night shifts
• 12-hour shifts: 7:00am-7:00pm or 7:00pm-7:00am
• We aim to offer at least three shifts per week, with the potential for additional shifts depending on production requirements
• Flexible, ongoing temporary work
• Opportunities for progression and increased responsibility for candidates who demonstrate excellent reliability, performance and commitment
• The chance to work within a well-established and highly respected food manufacturing business

THE BUSINESS

We are delighted to be supporting the company with the recruitment of Food Production Operatives.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading food manufacturing organisation and become part of a busy, fast-paced production environment. The company values reliability, teamwork and a positive attitude, with development opportunities available to candidates who consistently perform well.

SHIFT AVAILABILITY

This is a flexible temporary contract where shifts are provided in line with production requirements.

Shift availability may be confirmed at short notice, including:

• Same-day confirmation for a night shift
• Confirmation for the following day's day shift

Candidates must therefore be flexible and available to accept shifts at short notice. Although hours cannot be guaranteed, we aim to provide successful candidates with at least three shifts per week, and additional shifts may be available during busier periods.

THE ROLE

As a Food Production Operative, your responsibilities will include:

• Working on a fast-paced food production or packing line
• Preparing, handling, packing and checking food products
• Ensuring products meet required quality and specification standards
• Following standard operating procedures and production instructions
• Completing production and quality checks accurately
• Monitoring ingredients, stock levels and waste within your working area
• Carrying out basic machine operating duties where required
• Keeping workstations clean, organised and hygienic
• Following strict food hygiene, health and safety, and quality procedures
• Working effectively with colleagues to achieve daily production targets
• Reporting any quality, machinery or safety concerns to the relevant supervisor

THE PERSON

The successful candidate will:

• Be reliable, punctual and flexible regarding shift availability
• Be comfortable receiving shifts at short notice
• Be able to work 12-hour day and night shifts
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced and repetitive production environment
• Have excellent attention to detail and a strong awareness of hygiene
• Be able to follow instructions and work safely at all times
• Have a positive attitude and work well as part of a team
• Be physically capable of standing for extended periods and completing manual handling duties

Previous food production, manufacturing, packing or FMCG experience would be advantageous, although full training may be provided to candidates who demonstrate the right attitude, reliability and willingness to learn.