Food Production Operator — Shift-Based, Long-Term Role

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

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.