Production Operative

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Operative and Driver. In this role, you will handle essential production tasks such as packing and sorting products, while also driving company vehicles and ensuring smooth deliveries. Applicants must hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and meet fitness requirements for working in a food environment. This position requires attention to detail, adherence to safety guidelines, and professionalism during customer interactions.

Qualifications

• Must have a medical certificate confirming fitness to work in a food environment.
• Drivers must maintain a professional appearance.
• Conduct temperature checks and complete related paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Pack products and assemble orders.
• Load and unload vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the workspace.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Ability to work in High and Low Risk Production areas

Safe use of knives

Operating fork, reach, and pallet trucks

Tools

Forklift

Dicing Room Tumbler

Packing machinery

Job description

Production Operative and Driver

Main Responsibilities

• Must be able to work in both High and Low Risk Production areas
• Multi Drop Driver when required
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and a medical certificate confirming fitness to work in a food environment are required

Key Duties

• Packing products
• Assembling orders
• Sorting products
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Maintaining a clean workspace, including rubbish removal
• Labelling products

Training Provided

• Label generation equipment
• Filling out process control sheets and documentation
• Checking metal detectors
• Safe use of knives
• Operating Hand and Auto Slicers
• Weighing and bagging products
• Cleaning procedures, including chemical handling and dilution (aware of COSHH requirements)
• Operating Urschel and Trieff dicers
• Using nitrogen tunnel
• Operating fork, reach, and pallet trucks
• Using multivac, vacuum, and gas flushed packing machinery
• Operating Dicing Room Tumbler

Driver Responsibilities

• Only authorised drivers may use company vehicles. Unauthorised passengers are not allowed.
• Company Representation: Drivers represent the company during deliveries and collections and must maintain a professional appearance and behaviour.
• Dress Code: Clean attire is required, as drivers may have direct customer contact. High visibility jackets and safety footwear are mandatory for certain customers and are provided by the company.
• Driving Conduct: Drive safely, courteously, and within the law. Be aware of legal requirements, including smoking and tachograph laws. The company is not responsible for any legal infractions (e.g., parking or speeding fines). Losing your license may affect your employment, though alternative roles may be considered.
• Loading and Paperwork: Drivers are responsible for loading their vehicles and ensuring all paperwork matches the load. Missing products may result in the company seeking compensation.
• Temperature Checks: Conduct and record temperature checks at each delivery/collection. Return all delivery paperwork and temperature control sheets to the office and Technical Manager daily. Check temperature probes weekly with the Technical Manager for accuracy.
• Tachographs: Return tachographs to the relevant Director as required.
• Communication: Drivers receive a telephone allowance for mobile calls related to deliveries and collections. Regular communication with the company is required. If you do not have a hands-free device, pull over safely before using your phone, as it is illegal to use a handheld device while driving.
• Additional Responsibilities: When not driving, drivers should be able to perform the duties of a Production Operator (QM034) or as many aspects of the role as possible.

If you are interested in the following role, please contact 0161 238 9772 for more information