General Operative

Aqumen Recruitment; Allerthorpe; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Aqumen Recruitment is seeking a General Operative for a site in Allerthorpe, UK. You will be handling 25kg bags, performing basic machine operation, quality checks and general production tasks in a safety‑conscious environment.

The role involves rotating shifts and requires reliable, safety‑minded candidates with willingness to learn; own transport is preferred due to location.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with manual lifting (25kg).
• Good safety awareness.
• Reliable, positive and willing to learn.
• Able to work rotating shifts.
• Production experience helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ripping & tipping 25kg bags of raw ingredients into production vessels.
• Basic machine operation.
• Quality checks.
• Keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Following chemical and process safety procedures.
• Helping across different production areas when needed.

Skills

Manual handling

Job description

General Operative

£13.43 – £15.45 per hour (depending on shift)

Rotating Shifts:

• Week 1: Mon–Fri, 06:00–14:00
• Week 2: Mon–Thu, 13:45–23:45

Fixed Shift:

• Mon–Fri, 08:00–16:00

The Role

Your main responsibility will be ripping & tipping 25kg bags of raw ingredients into production vessels. You’ll also support general manufacturing tasks including:

• Basic machine operation
• Quality checks
• Keeping work areas clean and safe
• Following chemical and process safety procedures
• Helping across different production areas when needed

What We’re Looking For

• Comfortable with manual lifting (25kg)
• Good safety awareness
• Reliable, positive and willing to learn
• Able to work rotating shifts
• Production experience helpful but not essential

Due to the location, own transport is required unless you live in Pocklington.