Production Operative

Prime Appointments; Braintree; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food ingredient manufacturer in Braintree is seeking a Production Operative to operate equipment, mix and package products, and maintain safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in food production and strong attention to detail. This full-time role offers a salary between £31,800 and £33,500, with excellent benefits including 25 days holiday and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free parking

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing and production food environment preferred.
• Comfortable with manual handling (lifting up to 25kg).

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Mix, blend and package food products to set quality standards.
• Complete hygiene and cleaning schedules to maintain first-class sanitation.
• Packing, labeling and palletising finished products.
• Perform quality checks to ensure compliance with strict safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Adaptability

Tools

Forklift licence (Counterbalance or Bendi)

Job description

Overview

Production Operative – Location: Braintree, Essex. Salary: £31,800 - £33,500 per year (depending on shift patterns & overtime). Hours: 43 hours per week Day shifts with occasional late shift cover. Contract: Full-time, Permanent.

Prime Appointments are delighted to be recruiting for a leading food ingredient manufacturer in Braintree, established for over a century and still at the forefront of innovation. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Production Operative to join a stable, supportive, and ambitious team where progression and long-term career security are on offer.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment safely and efficiently
• Mix, blend and package food products to set quality standards
• Complete hygiene and cleaning schedules to maintain first-class sanitation
• Packing, labeling and palletising finished products
• Use metal detection and quality checks to ensure compliance with strict safety standards
• Accurately complete production and food safety documentation
• Assist across departments when required (e.g. to cover absences or support peak demand)

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a manufacturing and production food environment (preferred)
• Team player with a positive, proactive attitude
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Comfortable with manual handling (lifting up to 25kg)
• Forklift licence (Counterbalance or Bendi) is desirable, but not essential

Shift Patterns

Days: Mon-Thurs 7:15am-5:15pm, Fri 7:15am-3:15pm. Flexibility to cover late shifts when required (enhanced pay rates apply).

Benefits

• Great salary and long-term stability
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing each year)
• Company pension, health & wellbeing programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme, free parking
• Career growth – opportunities to upskill, cross-train and develop

This is a permanent position with long-term stability, great benefits, and the chance to grow within a respected manufacturing company.
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