Production Operative - PM Shift

Quest Employment; Bicester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Employment Ltd. is recruiting Production and Warehouse Operatives in Bicester for a busy food production and warehouse site. This hands-on role covers kitchen tasks, high-risk packing and quality checks, with a focus on accuracy, hygiene and safety.

You will work Monday to Friday, 4:00pm to 1:00am, at a pay rate of £14.73 per hour. Full training is provided, hi-vis clothing is required, and reliable, physically fit candidates who can work both independently and as part of a team are

Qualifications

• Good English written and spoken.
• Follow recipes, instructions and production processes accurately.
• Able to lift/carry up to 25kg.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual and positive attitude.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Food production or warehouse experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and measure according to recipes.
• Weigh ingredients accurately and handle 25kg bags.
• Pack sauces, labels, and perform quality checks.
• Ensure products meet standards and follow safety procedures.
• Move, store, and dispatch stock; pick and prepare orders.
• Keep areas clean and maintain hygiene.

Skills

Good English

Follow recipes

Heavy lifting 25kg

Attention to detail

Reliable and punctual

Team player

Job description

Location: Bicester
Contract Type: Temporary-Permanent
Hours: Monday-Friday, 4pm-1am
Pay Rate: £14.73/h

The Role

Quest Employment is representing a busy and well-established client in Bicester that is looking for Production and Warehouse Operatives to join their growing team.

This is a hands-on role within a food production and warehouse environment. Successful candidates will be reliable, physically fit, and comfortable working in a fast-paced setting while maintaining high standards of quality, hygiene, and safety.

Production Operative Duties

Kitchen Area

• Preparing ingredients according to recipes and production requirements
• Measuring and weighing ingredients accurately
• Handling and lifting ingredient bags weighing up to 25kg
• Following written instructions and recipes
• Maintaining cleanliness and food hygiene standards
• Supporting the wider production team to meet daily targets

High-Risk Area

• Packing sauces, pickles, and other food products
• Labelling products accurately
• Carrying out quality checks
• Ensuring products meet customer and company standards
• Following food safety procedures at all times

Warehouse Operative Duties

• Handling, moving, and storing stock safely
• Loading and unloading deliveries
• Picking and preparing products for dispatch
• Assisting with stock control and inventory checks
• Keeping warehouse areas clean, organised, and safe
• Following health and safety procedures

Requirements

• Good understanding of English, both written and spoken
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and production processes accurately
• Comfortable lifting and carrying loads of up to 25kg
• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable and punctual with a positive attitude
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous food production or warehouse experience is advantageous but not essential

Working Environment

• Fast-paced food production and warehouse environment
• Hi-vis clothing is mandatory
• Manual handling involved throughout the role
• Full training provided

Shift Patterns

• Monday to Friday, 4:00pm – 1:00am

If you are looking for a varied role with opportunities to develop your skills within a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.