Manufacturing Production Operative

Ecruit; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Newmarket, Suffolk is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative to support production lines and ensure compliance with food safety standards. You will assist the Team Leader and have opportunities for training. Benefits include a company pension, health cash plan, and additional perks like free fruit and monthly vouchers.

Benefits

Company pension

Life insurance

Health Cash Plan

28 days holiday entitlement

On-site parking

Referral programme

Free Fruit every Wednesday

Free soup and a roll every Friday

Company annual bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing is preferred but training will be provided.
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP is essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with line changeovers and setups.
• Stand in for the Team Leader when required.
• Ensure all products meet food safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace.
• Complete traceability documentation.

Skills

Experience in food manufacturing

Knowledge of food safety

Strong communication skills

Organised approach to work

Proactive team player

Job description

Manufacturing Production Operative / Multi Skilled Operative – £13.26 per hour + Benefits – Newmarket, Suffolk

The Role

We are a leading food production company providing a wide range of chilled and frozen products for the retail, food service and ingredients markets, both for our clients and for our own brands. We are looking for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our growing team.

In this role, you will support the Team Leader in running an efficient production line, ensuring that processes are completed to the highest standards and in compliance with food safety regulations. You will also step in for the Team Leader when needed, ensuring the smooth operation of the line at all times.

Shifts: 6am-2pm (Mon-Sat, 40 hours per week) and 2pm-10pm (Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week).

If you don't have food manufacturing experience we will offer full onboarding and training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with line changeovers, setups, and completing necessary checks and paperwork.
• Stand in for the Team Leader when required, ensuring the continuity of production.
• Ensure all products meet the company’s quality and food safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace, following health and safety regulations.
• Complete traceability documentation as required by the company’s standards.
• Perform sauce mixing, sleeve printing, and Amazon-related tasks as part of the production process.
• Continuously seek improvements to enhance quality and efficiency.

The Company

Our purpose-built processing and repack facilities in Newmarket, Suffolk are the centre of our operations in the UK. With two factories totalling 35,000 ft2 encompassing multiple, interchangeable high and low care lines we have the facilities to produce quality products in a variety of formats within regulated temperature-controlled conditions.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• 28 days holiday entitlement per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Free Fruit every Wednesday
• Free soup and a roll every Friday
• Free food / activity events throughout the year
• £50 Voucher up for grabs every month for "Shout out" of the month
• Company annual bonus scheme

The Person

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Has experience in food manufacturing (If you don't have experience we will offer full onboarding and training)
• Knowledge of food safety, allergen awareness, and HACCP.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• An organised approach to work, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• A proactive team player who is adaptable and willing to take on new tasks.
• Basic IT and English language skills.