Goods Out/Production Operative

Acorn-By-Synergie; Widnes; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension contributions

Free parking

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Modern, friendly working environment

Access to Acorn Rewards Scheme

Dedicated Account Manager support

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Goods Out / Production Operative in Widnes, offering a paid, steady role with progression to permanent status. The position requires an RTITB/ITSSAR Counterbalance FLT licence, and prior production in a food environment is preferred.

The role involves training, packing, hygiene duties, and meeting dispatch deadlines. The shift runs Monday–Friday, 7am–3:30pm with a probationary period and salary of £12.71 per hour, plus weekly pay and potential overtime later

Qualifications

• RTITB or ITSSAR Counterbalance FLT licence, refreshed within the last three years.
• Previous FLT experience.
• Previous production experience, ideally within food manufacturing.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Hands-on and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• During Training – operate production machinery.
• Pack and label products.
• Follow strict food hygiene regulations.
• Work as part of a team to meet dispatch deadlines.
• Carry out clean-down and hygiene duties.
• Perform quality checks on products.
• After Training: store stock safely and efficiently.
• Move raw materials into production areas.
• Continue quality checks and hygiene duties.

Skills

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Proactive attitude

Tools

RTITB or ITSSAR Counterbalance FLT licence

Job description

Goods Out/Production Operative (BBBH33080) Widnes, England

Salary: GBP12.71 - GBP12.71 per hour

Goods Out / Production Operative | FLT Driver | Food Production Operative

Widnes, West Bank | £12.71 per hour (increasing after probation) | Monday–Friday | 7am–3:30pm | Temp to Perm

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Goods Out / Production Operative to join a food manufacturing business in West Bank, Widnes, specialising in dry cured and tank cured bacon and gammon.

Supplying wholesalers and butchers across the UK, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Operative, Goods Out Operative or FLT Driver looking for a long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent.

An RTITB or ITSSAR Counterbalance FLT licence, refreshed within the last three years, is essential for this role.

What We Offer

• £12.71 per hour, increasing after probation.
• Monday to Friday, 7am–3:30pm.
• Additional hours from September to December on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 6pm, plus some Saturday mornings.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity.
• Weekly pay.
• Pension contributions.
• Access to the Acorn Rewards Scheme.
• Dedicated Account Manager support.
• Free parking.
• Modern, friendly working environment.

Key Duties

During Training – approximately 12 weeks:

• Operate production machinery.
• Pack and label products.
• Follow strict food hygiene regulations.
• Work as part of a team to meet dispatch deadlines.
• Carry out clean-down and hygiene duties.
• Perform quality checks on products.

After Training:

• Store stock safely and efficiently.
• Move raw materials into production areas.
• Continue quality checks and hygiene duties.

Requirements

• RTITB or ITSSAR Counterbalance FLT licence, refreshed within the last three years.
• Previous FLT experience.
• Previous production experience, ideally within food manufacturing.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Hands-on and proactive approach.