Production Operative

Staffline Group PLC; St Helens; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Food Production Operative in St Helens. The ideal candidate will be experienced in fast-paced food manufacturing, have a solid understanding of food hygiene, and be team-focused. Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, operating machinery, and maintaining hygiene standards. This is a permanent position offering competitive pay and staff perks.

Benefits

Music whilst you work

Great team

Staff shop discounts

Weekends off

Responsibilities

• Preparing ingredients as per food recipes and production standards.
• Operating food processing machinery and equipment.
• Assembling and packaging food products.
• Labelling food products.
• Inspecting and verifying the quality and quantity of food items.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the production area.
• Cleaning and re‑assembling equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of machines in a manufacturing setting

Experience working in fast‑paced food manufacturing

Ability to accurately follow Food Hygiene and Food Safety regulations

Committed to quality, safety, and communication

Team‑focused

Self‑directed

Process driven

Job description

Production Operative

Posted on November 11th, 2025

St Helens

Type of Job: Permanent

Staffline are Hiring! Do you have experience working in fast‑paced Food manufacturing? Do you have a good understanding of Food Hygiene and Food safety regulations? Are you team‑focused and self‑directed? If YES, we would love to hear from you.

Job Title – Food Production Operative (Permanent vacancy)

Music whilst you work, great team, staff shop discounts! Monday‑Friday, whole weekends! £40hrs paid

In your role as a Food Production Operative:

• Preparing ingredients as per food recipes and production standards
• Operating food processing machinery and equipment
• Assembling and packaging food products
• Labelling
• Inspecting and verifying the quality and quantity of food items
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the production area to meet health and safety standards
• Cleaning and re‑assembling equipment

To be considered for the permanent role of Food Production Operator:

• Knowledge of machines in a manufacturing setting
• Experience working in fast‑paced food manufacturing
• Ability to accurately follow Food Hygiene and Food Safety regulations
• Committed to quality, safety, and communication
• Team‑focused and self‑directed
• Process driven