Production Operative

Acorn by Synergie; Widnes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Production Operatives for a food manufacturing company in Widnes. The role offers a starting rate of £12.21 per hour, working Monday to Friday with the potential for temp-to-perm options. Responsibilities include operating machinery, packing products, and adhering to food hygiene standards. Immediate starts available with career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Pension contributions

Access to Acorn Rewards Scheme

Free parking on-site

Free food provided during breaks

Qualifications

• Manual handling experience required.
• Good awareness of food hygiene practices needed.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operating food production machinery.
• Packing and labelling products to specification.
• Following strict food hygiene and health & safety guidelines.
• Completing hygiene and clean-down duties.

Skills

Manual handling experience

Good awareness of food hygiene

Strong communication skills

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

Production Operatives - Food Manufacturing

Widnes (West Bank) | £12.21 per hour | Monday to Friday (occasional Saturdays) | Temp to Perm

About the employer

Acorn by Synergie is proud to be recruiting Production Operatives on a temp-to-perm basis for a respected food manufacturing client in the West Bank area of Widnes.

Our client is a leading wholesale bacon curing company, specialising in both Dry Cured and Tank Cured bacon and gammon. Supplying wholesalers and butchers across the UK, they are known for high-quality produce and fast, efficient service.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business offering full training, friendly and modern working conditions, and long-term career prospects.

Key Duties

• Operating food production machinery.
• Packing and labelling products to specification.
• Following strict food hygiene and health & safety guidelines.
• Working as part of a production team to meet dispatch deadlines.
• Completing hygiene and clean-down duties.
• Performing basic quality checks.

Requirements

• Manual handling experience.
• Good awareness of food hygiene and general health & safety practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Positive, proactive, and hands-on attitude.
• Previous production experience, ideally within a food manufacturing environment (preferred).

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 7am - 3:30pm. Tuesday & Thursday extended shifts until 6pm. Some Saturday work may be required, depending on business needs.

Pay & Progression

• Starting rate: £12.21 per hour.
• Pay increase after successful completion of the probation period.
• Weekly pay through Acorn by Synergie.

What We Offer

• Immediate starts available.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term potential.
• Weekly pay and holiday accrual.
• Pension contributions.
• Access to Acorn Rewards Scheme (discounts, wellbeing support, etc.).
• Dedicated Account Manager.
• Free parking on-site.
• Modern working environment.
• Free food provided during breaks.

Interested?

Apply now for immediate consideration, or contact Acorn by Synergie to find out more. Don’t miss this chance to join a growing company in a supportive and stable role!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers