Production Operative

Gi Group UK; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

subsidised canteen

Free on site parking

Progression / upskilling opportunities

Discounted Birds Eye products

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Onsite Gi Group team

Job summary

Gi Group is recruiting Production Operatives for a modern, high-performance food manufacturing site in Lowestoft. This is long-term work with a 2-week intensive training programme to set you up for success. Daily travel to Lowestoft is required and shifts include mornings, afternoons and nights.

You'll operate on a busy production line, handle processing machinery, ensure food hygiene, and perform quality checks. The role offers progression opportunities and a temp-to-perm path.

Qualifications

• Experience with machinery, quality checks or packaging
• Strong understanding of food hygiene & safety
• Ability to stay focused in a fast-moving environment
• Solid communication & teamwork skills
• Reliable time management and adaptability across changing shifts

Responsibilities

• Working at pace on a busy food production line
• Operating industrial processing machinery
• Following strict food hygiene & safety procedures
• Carrying out quality checks to maintain top-tier standards
• Packaging, labelling and preparing finished goods
• Working in warm or cold departments depending on production needs

Job description

Production Operative - Lowersoft - NR32

£12.71 per hour (up to 40 hours), £19.07 per hour (overtime).

£508.40 per week (40 hrs) Up to £889.80 per week with overtime (60 hrs)

Full Time | Temporary | Immediate Starts

Gi Group is recruiting Production Operatives for a modern, high‑performance food manufacturing site in Lowestoft. This is long‑term work, backed by a 2‑week intensive training programme designed to set you up for success.

Important Requirements - No Exceptions

• MUST travel to Lowestoft daily
• MUST accept weekly shift patterns issued every Friday (mix of 8 & 12‑hour shifts: ornings 6am-2pm, afternoons 2pm-10pm & nights 10pm-6am)
• MUST pass Food Hygiene Assessment Centre
• MUST be able to start within 7 days of a successful interview

If you can tick all four boxes - keep reading.

What You'll Be Doing

• Working at pace on a busy food production line
• Operating industrial processing machinery
• Following strict food hygiene & safety procedures
• Carrying out quality checks to maintain top‑tier standards
• Packaging, labelling and preparing finished goods
• Working in warm or cold departments depending on production needs

What You Need

• Experience with machinery, quality checks or packaging
• Strong understanding of food hygiene & safety
• Ability to stay focused in a fast‑moving environment
• Solid communication & teamwork skills
• Reliable time management and adaptability across changing shifts

What We Offer

• Weekly pay
• Subsidised canteen
• Free on site parking
• Progression / upskilling opportunities
• Discounted Birds Eye products
• Temp‑to‑perm opportunity
• Onsite Gi Group team

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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