General Operative

The Best Connection; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection is actively recruiting a General Operative for a leading pet foods manufacturer in the UK. You will be involved in the day-to-day running of the manufacturing line and warehouse, ensuring products meet the highest standards of quality, hygiene and efficiency.

You will operate machinery and carry out quality checks, maintain cleanliness, and label finished products accurately. A reliable, punctual team player who can follow health and safety procedures is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food production or manufacturing environment (preferred but not essential).
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player.
• Willingness to learn and follow health & safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and equipment safely and efficiently
• Monitor production processes and carry out quality checks
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained
• Pack and label finished products accurately
• Report any issues or faults to the team leader
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet production targets

Skills

Food production

Attention to detail

Fast-paced

Team player

Health & safety

Job description

The Best Connection has grown to become a leader in delivering flexible workforce solutions to the UK's industrial, construction, driving, retail and warehouse & distribution sectors. Our aim is to find the best job fit for candidates and our clients. We achieve this every day for thousands of people up and down the UK by painstakingly matching individual requirements to opportunities. If you are happy - so are we!

Our client is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pet foods.

The Role:

As a General Operative, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the manufacturing line and Warehouse. You'll be responsible for ensuring the products are produced to the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate machinery and equipment safely and efficiently
• Monitor production processes and carry out quality checks
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained
• Pack and label finished products accurately
• Report any issues or faults to the team leader
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet production targets

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a food production or manufacturing environment (preferred but not essential)
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player
• Willingness to learn and follow health & safety procedures

Hours of Work:

Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 14:00

Monday - Friday, 14:00 - 22:00

Static Shifts

Rate of Pay:

£12.71