Production Operative - 06H00-14H00

Straight Forward Recruitment; Marlingford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Production Operatives for a cutting-edge vertical farming facility in Marlingford, Norwich. The role offers temp to perm contracts with competitive pay ranging from £12.21 to £12.56 per hour after completing the training period. Key tasks include placing wet mats, seeding, trimming products, and performing hygiene duties. Applicants should ideally have food production experience and be adaptable to shift patterns. This is a stable job with training opportunities in a modern work environment.

Benefits

Stable, long-term work

Competitive hourly pay

Training and development opportunities

Modern, clean working environment

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food production or manufacturing preferred.
• Comfortable working in cooler environments.
• Must be reliable, hard-working, and team-focused.

Responsibilities

• Place wet mats into aluminium trays.
• Seed mats accurately.
• Trim and size products to meet customer specifications.
• Perform manual weighing and bulk packing of produce.
• Pack finished goods ready for distribution.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Adaptability to shifts

Food production experience

Job description

Straight Forward Recruitment are actively recruiting Production Operatives for a cutting-edge vertical farming facility based in Easton, Norwich. This facility uses innovative technology to grow fresh herbs and salads indoors, all year round.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure ongoing work with a chance of a permanent contract after 12 weeks.

IMMEDIATE STARTS AVAILABLE.

Location: Easton, Norwich
Hours: Monday to Friday 06:00 - 14:00
Future Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off, 06:00 - 18:00
Pay: £12.21 - £12.27 per hour (after successful 2-week training)
Pay after 12 weeks: £12.56 per hour
Contract: Temp to Perm after 12 weeks

Duties will include:

• Placing wet mats into aluminium trays
• Seeding mats accurately
• Trimming and sizing products to meet customer specifications
• Manual weighing and bulk packing of produce
• Packing finished goods ready for distribution
• Preparing production lines for daily operations
• Carrying out hygiene duties: cleaning, mopping, and general tidying

Working Conditions & PPE:

• General working area temperature: 18°C
• Packing room temperature: 8°C - suitable clothing is recommended
• Full PPE provided: overalls, hairnet, wellington boots
• Additional PPE (face masks and safety glasses) required in some areas

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience in food production or manufacturing is preferred
• Comfortable working in cooler environments
• Must be reliable, hard-working, and team-focused
• Able to adapt to a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern after initial training
• Own transport is essential due to rural location and shift times

What We Offer:

• Stable, long-term work with potential for a permanent role
• Competitive hourly pay
• Modern, clean working environment
• Supportive team culture
• Training and development opportunities

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