Multi-Skilled Food Production Operative

HR GO Group; Newmarket; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company annual bonus scheme.

Company pension scheme.

Life insurance.

Health Cash Plan.

28 days' holiday.

On-site parking.

Free hot drinks.

Free fruit every Wednesday.

Free soup and roll every Friday.

Social events and activities.

Job summary

HR GO Group in Newmarket, Suffolk is recruiting a Multi Skilled Production Operative to join a busy food manufacturing team. This hands-on role suits candidates with practical production experience who work well in a team and take pride in delivering safe, high‑quality products.

You will operate line machinery, perform quality checks, follow HACCP/GMP controls, assist with changeovers, and support continuous improvement while maintaining a clean, safe workspace and collaborating across shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food manufacturing or a related production environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team and support colleagues during busy periods.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining food safety standards.
• Comfortable with physical tasks and standing for long periods.
• Flexible approach to shift patterns (day, night and weekend shifts as required).
• Good communication skills and willingness to follow instructions.
• Basic numeracy/literacy; willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate production line machinery and perform manual production tasks (packing, weighing, filling, sealing)
• Carry out routine quality checks and record-keeping to ensure products meet specification
• Follow food safety, hygiene and allergen controls (HACCP/GMP) at all times
• Assist with changeovers, machine set-up and basic troubleshooting
• Maintain a clean, safe working area and support scheduled cleaning and sanitation
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across shifts to meet production targets
• Participate in training and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Previous experience in food production

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Shift flexibility

Communication skills

Numeracy/Literacy basics

Job description

HR GO Group in Newmarket, Suffolk is recruiting a Multi Skilled Production Operative to join a busy food manufacturing team. This hands-on role suits candidates with practical production experience who work well in a team and take pride in delivering safe, high‑quality products.

You will operate line machinery, perform quality checks, follow HACCP/GMP controls, assist with changeovers, and support continuous improvement while maintaining a clean, safe workspace and collaborating across shifts.