Production Operative

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Full training provided

Ongoing development opportunities

Friendly and supportive environment

Well-established and growing business

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd in Newmarket is recruiting Production Operatives on a permanent afternoon shift for a leading food manufacturing company. The role supports the production line, maintains quality, food safety, hygiene and health and safety at all times.

You will work Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm to 10:00pm, enjoy paid breaks and a four‑day working week with full training provided. The business offers a friendly environment, ongoing development opportunities, and a strong path for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in production/manufacturing/food industry desirable.
• Understanding of quality, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Able to work effectively in a team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Working on food production lines to meet daily production targets.
• Assisting with machine set-ups, line changeovers, and production start-ups.
• Carrying out quality checks, including weight, labelling, appearance, and temperature checks.
• Completing production records and paperwork accurately.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and housekeeping.
• Following all health and safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Ensuring products are correctly labelled and fully traceable.
• Reporting any faults, defects, hazards, or quality concerns.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the production area.
• Working flexibly across different areas of the factory as required.

Skills

Production exp

Quality & safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

Production Operatives

Location:Newmarket

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm to 10:00pm

Pay: Competitive hourly rate plus paid breaks

Salary : £26,728 per annum

Our client, a leading food manufacturing company, is seeking Production Operatives to join their team on a permanent afternoon shift. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and growing business that offers a great work-life balance with a four-day working week and paid breaks.

The Role

As a Production Operative, you will be responsible for supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the production line while ensuring the highest standards of quality, food safety, hygiene, and health and safety are maintained at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Working on food production lines to meet daily production targets.
• Assisting with machine set-ups, line changeovers, and production start-ups.
• Carrying out quality checks, including weight, labelling, appearance, and temperature checks.
• Completing production records and paperwork accurately.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and housekeeping.
• Following all health and safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Ensuring products are correctly labelled and fully traceable.
• Reporting any faults, defects, hazards, or quality concerns.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the production area.
• Working flexibly across different areas of the factory as required.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous production, manufacturing, warehouse, or food industry experience is desirable.
• Good understanding of quality, hygiene, and health and safety standards.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking approach.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

What's on Offer?

• Monday to Thursday working pattern.
• 2:00pm to 10:00pm shift.
• Paid breaks.
• Full training provided.
• Ongoing support and development opportunities.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business.

If you are looking for a new opportunity within a fast-paced production environment and can commit to the afternoon shift, we would like to hear from you.