Production Operative

First Call Contract Services Limited; Cambridge, Newmarket; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport from Cambridge

Job summary

First Call Contract Services Limited is recruiting Production Operatives for a busy food production site in Newmarket. You will manufacture, assemble and pack food products, following strict hygiene standards and company procedures. The role is full-time and permanent with a 14:00–22:00 shift and a salary of £26,728 per year.

Transport is provided from Cambridge to the factory, easing your commute. You will work closely with a team to ensure safe, efficient production and accurate

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Understanding of hygiene and food safety standards.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow health and safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Handle food products maintaining hygiene and safety.
• Operate machinery in line with training and skills.
• Work across production areas to provide flexibility.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean to hygiene standards.
• Carry out basic production checks (temperature, quality, weight, labeling).
• Ensure products and racks are labeled for traceability.
• Complete required paperwork and production records on time.
• Report hazards, defects or issues to the Team Leader.
• Support product changeovers and machine setup as required.
• Work with the team to meet daily production targets while ensuring quality.

Skills

Food production experience

Hygiene and food safety

Health and safety procedures

Teamwork

Basic English

Job description

Production Operative

Location: Newmarket
Transport: Transport is provided from Cambridge to the factory
Salary: £26,728 per annum
Working Hours: 14:00pm - 22:00pm, Monday to Friday
Job Type: Full time | Permanent

The Role

My client is looking for reliable and motivated Production Operatives to join their team in Newmarket. In this role you will help manufacture assemble and pack food products while following company procedures and product specifications. You will be part of a team that ensures production runs safely efficiently and to high standards of hygiene and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Work safely at all times following company health and safety procedures and wearing the required PPE
• Handle food products while maintaining high personal hygiene and food safety standards
• Operate machinery in line with training and relevant skills
• Work across different areas of the production process to provide flexibility
• Ensure equipment and work areas are cleaned to company hygiene standards before and during production
• Follow a clean as you go approach keeping your area tidy dry and free from clutter
• Carry out basic production checks such as temperature product quality weight and labelling
• Ensure all products and racks are correctly labelled to maintain traceability
• Complete required paperwork and production records accurately and on time
• Report any hazards defects or issues to the Team Leader
• Support product changeovers and machine set up when required
• Work with the team to achieve daily production targets while maintaining product quality and safety
• Be ready and on the production line at the start of each shift

Skills Knowledge and Experience

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or production environment is preferred
• Understanding of hygiene and food safety standards
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Basic English communication skills

Great Opportunity for Cambridge Applicants!
Transport is provided from Cambridge directly to the factory, making your commute easier and more convenient. If you're based in Cambridge and looking for a full-time permanent role in Newmarket, we'd love to hear from you!

What We Are Looking For

My client is looking for dependable team players who are comfortable working in a fast paced production environment and are committed to maintaining high standards of safety hygiene and product quality.