Production Operative

Just Temps; Colchester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Pension after a qualifying period

Employee rewards with 1,400 offers

Job summary

Just Temps is recruiting an experienced Production Operative to join a well-established food manufacturer based in Halstead, Colchester, Essex. The role is initially a temporary position for up to 12 weeks, with a permanent opportunity for the right candidate.

You will ensure products meet high quality and safety standards, work Monday to Friday, 6am to 2pm, and be paid £12.72 per hour. A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production or a similar role.
• Proficient in basic mathematics for accurate measurement and data recording.
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety.
• Immediate availability or short notice start.
• Must hold a full driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Check stock in production ensuring correct batches, quantities and allergens.
• Ensure mixed batches meet customer specifications for cost/efficiency.
• Examine and inspect product for foreign bodies and quality.
• Check ingredients match the mixing sheet.
• Pre-mixing is completed to the agreed run rate.

Skills

Food production experience

Basic mathematics

Attention to detail

Availability to start

Full driving licence

Job description

Production Operative - Just Temps is currently recruiting for an experienced Production Operative to join a well-established food manufacturer business based in Halstead, Colchester, Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within manufacturing. The role will initially be a temporary position for up to 12 weeks and for the right candidate will go permanent!

Why work with Just Temps

We have over 40 years of experience supporting businesses with temporary and temp-to-perm roles. Over the last 12 months, we have placed over 200 candidates into permanent positions!

We offer fantastic benefits and these include:

• Holiday pay on each hour worked
• Pension after a qualifying period
• Access to employee rewards with 1,400 offers, including retail discounts, cashback, phone savings, discounted fitness membership + more!

You will ensure that all products meet the highest standards of quality and safety through production and following recipes. This role will require lifting goods up to 10kg as well as frequent standing and walking. Please note: Not suitable for those with nut allergies. Working hours are Monday - Friday 6am - 2pm and starting pay rate is £12.72 per hour.

Key Duties

• Checking stock in production by ensuring correct batches, quantities and allergen (ie no nuts into 'nut-free', no peanuts to 'peanut-free')
• Ensure all mixed batches comply to customer specifications to achieve optimum cost/efficiency
• Examine and inspect product for foreign bodies and quality
• Check ingredients match mixing sheet
• Pre-mixing is complete to the agreed run rate

Requirements

• Previous experience in food production or a similar role is required
• Proficient in basic mathematics for accurate measurement and recording of production data
• Excellent attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety in all aspects of work
• Immediately available or available to start at short notice
• Must hold a full driving licence and have access to own vehicle - this is essential

Keywords: production, operative, production operative, food production, machine minder

Just Temps acts as an Employment Business for the supply of Temporary staff