Production Operative

The Best Connection Group; Cleckheaton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Personal Accident Insurance

Excellent rates of pay

Overtime available

Online payslips

Contributory Pension Scheme

Quick & easy online registration

Ongoing assignments

Job summary

The Best Connection Group is recruiting Production Operatives for a busy industrial greenhouse facility specialising in fresh cress. This fast-paced, hands-on role requires reliability and a strong work ethic as you work within a large team to keep production running smoothly.

You will support growing, harvesting, and packing activities across the production line while maintaining hygiene and food safety standards and aiming to meet daily targets.

Qualifications

• Good physical stamina (standing, lifting, repetitive tasks).
• Ability to learn quickly and follow processes accurately.
• A team player who can work efficiently with others.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Full flexibility required - weekend work is part of the rota.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the growing, harvesting, and packing of fresh cress.
• Working across different areas of the production line.
• Maintaining hygiene and food safety standards.
• Meeting production targets in a busy environment.
• Working effectively within a team to keep operations moving.

Skills

Good physical stamina

Learn quickly

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Weekend flexibility

Job description

Production Operative - Fresh Produce Greenhouse (Cress)

• BD19 (Own transport recommended)


• 7:00am - 3:30pm | 5 days out of 7 (includes weekends)


• £13.00 increasing after 4 weeks, including overtime after 8 hours per day


• Ongoing contract for the right person

About the Role

We are recruiting Production Operatives for a busy industrial greenhouse facility specialising in the cultivation and processing of fresh cress.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where you will play a key part in keeping production running smoothly. You'll be working as part of a large team in a high-demand environment, so reliability and a strong work ethic are essential.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the growing, harvesting, and packing of fresh cress


• Working across different areas of the production line


• Maintaining hygiene and food safety standards


• Meeting production targets in a busy environment


• Working effectively within a team to keep operations moving

What We're Looking For

• Good physical stamina (role involves standing, lifting, and repetitive tasks)


• Ability to learn quickly and follow processes accurately


• A team player who can work efficiently with others


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment


• Full flexibility required - weekend work is part of the rota and cannot be avoided

Hours of Work

• 7:00am - 3:30pm


• 5 days out of 7


• Weekend availability is essential - candidates must be prepared to work weekends

Location

This site is not easily accessible by public transport, so this role is best suited to:

• Local candidates


• Or those with their own reliable transport

Why Apply?

• Stable, ongoing work in a growing sector


• Consistent daytime hours


• Friendly team environment

Benefits of working for The Best Connection include:

• Quick & easy online registration


• Ongoing assignments


• Holiday entitlement


• Personal Accident Insurance


• Excellent rates of pay
  
• Overtime available


• Online payslips


• Contributory Pension Scheme

The Best Connection Group Limited was formed in 1991. The company has a network of 80+ branches throughout the UK, from which it specialises in the supply of temporary labour to the industrial, HGV, warehouse and distribution sector.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.