General Operative - Meat Manufacturing

The Butchers Recruiter; Ripon; On-site; GBP 1,444,516 - 2,057,342; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay of £12.71 per hour

Full on-the-job training

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Free on-site parking

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading food production company in Ripon seeks a General Operative to support food manufacturing operations. This role offers starting pay of £12.71 per hour with opportunities for increases, full training, and room for growth within a stable work environment. Responsibilities include operating machinery, maintaining production flow, and adhering to safety standards. Candidates should have experience in food production and knowledge of hygiene practices. Weekend work is required, with no night shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food manufacturing or factory environments.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Experience working with raw meat or in meat processing environments.

Responsibilities

• Support production across multiple areas of the manufacturing process.
• Operate machinery such as grinders, mixers, and blenders.
• Maintain production flow to meet daily output targets.
• Follow food safety and health & safety procedures.
• Assist teams as production demand requires.

Skills

Experience in food manufacturing

Knowledge of food safety procedures

Ability to operate industrial food processing equipment

Job description

This is a General Operative role where you'll be part of the engine room of food production - keeping operations moving, supporting high daily output, and building practical skills that can open the door to long-term manufacturing careers.

If you want steady work, full training, and the chance to develop hands-on skills in a fast-paced production environment, this opportunity puts you right at the heart of a growing food manufacturing operation.

What's in it for you

• Starting pay of £12.71 per hour with opportunities for skill-based pay increases
• Full on-the-job training on production equipment and manufacturing processes
• Temp-to-perm opportunity after 26 weeks for long-term stability
• Free on-site parking and easy access via local transport routes
• Opportunity to gain skills in meat production, equipment operation, and food safety
• Clear progression opportunities as skills and responsibilities grow

Your responsibilities as General Operative

• Support production across multiple areas of the manufacturing process
• Operate machinery such as grinders, mixers, and blenders following training
• Help maintain production flow to meet daily output targets
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures at all times
• Maintain clean and organised workspaces across the production floor
• Assist teams across departments where production demand requires

What we're looking for in a General Operative

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, production, or factory environments
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene procedures within production settings
• Experience operating or assisting with industrial food processing equipment
• Ability to follow documented production processes and safety procedures
• Experience working with raw meat or meat processing environments

Working hours

Minimum 40 hours per week across 5 consecutive days. Weekend working (Saturday and Sunday) required. Shifts typically range from approximately 6 to 10 hours depending on production demand. No night shifts.

Apply now to start your career as a General Operative and take the first step into a stable, skill-building manufacturing role.