Production Operative (Food Industry)

Adecco; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Production Operative in Ashford, UK. In this role, you will ensure efficient processing, packaging, and quality control of produce. Key responsibilities include supporting line operations, using a forklift, conducting quality checks, and maintaining health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess analytical skills, a counterbalance forklift licence, and be physically fit. This position offers various benefits including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

21 days annual leave + bank holidays

5% pension

Life Insurance

Training & Development

Annual Bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free produce once a week

Qualifications

• Existing counterbalance forklift licence is ideal but not essential.
• Must have own transport due to location.
• Comfortable entering cold temperatures.
• Physically fit for demanding role.

Responsibilities

• Support Team Leader with efficient line running.
• Set up print machines for accurate packaging.
• Use forklift for production line support.
• Conduct quality checks on produce.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift licence

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Job description

Role

Senior Production Operative

Summary

As a Senior Production Operative you will play a crucial role in the day-to‑day operations of the business, ensuring the efficient processing, packaging and quality control of our clients produce.

Benefits

• 21 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 5% pension
• Life Insurance
• Training & Development / Career Progression Opportunities
• Annual Bonus
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free produce once a week

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Team Leader and Shift Manager with the efficient running of the lines.
• Setting up print machines to ensure the correct print is on each customers packaging as specified.
• Using a counterbalance forklift to ensure production lines have sufficient produce and packaging.
• Move pallets from one area to another using the forklift.
• Loading produce in to hoppers for production.
• Weighing the correct amount of produce as per each recipe / job sheet.
• Lifting boxes of up to 10kg into hoppers.
• Quality checking produce as it passed through the line.
• Deep cleaning of production equipment after each run to avoid contamination.
• Completing paperwork to ensure traceability of all produce.
• Printing and labelling finished goods for dispatch.
• Wrapping pallets for distribution.
• Work closely with other teams and departments to maximise task efficiency.
• Achieve Line and personal KPI's.
• Ensure and maintain quality of the product.
• Eliminate non-conformance's (job right first time).
• Gain good working knowledge of the routine machine operations of the line equipment.
• Optimise line efficiency whilst maintaining and improving standards.
• Responsible for minding machines in the absence of the Team Leader.
• Train, coach and monitor the performance and compliance of Production Operatives & Agency Staff.
• Health & Safety Champion.
• Good Manufacturing Practice Champion.
• Champion continuous improvement in the factory including Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Experience and Skills

• Have an existing counterbalance forklift licence (ideal not essential)
• You will need your own transport due to location.
• Analytical and attention to detail skills for the completion of documentation.
• Computer literate.
• Have a can do attitude - leads by example and takes a hands on approach.
• Have good communication at all levels using verbal and written methods.
• This role will require entering a cold store during the day so you must be comfortable with entering cold temperatures.
• This role will be on your feet and can be physically demanding so you must be physically fit.

Next Steps

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie (Permanent Consultant) on .

Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details, if you successfully refer a friend you will receive a £50 voucher.

terms apply

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.