Production Operative (Thursday - Saturday)

Sofina Foods Europe; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Production Operatives to join their team in Scunthorpe. This role is essential in ensuring quality and efficiency on the production line, where you'll handle raw products and ensure they meet high standards. With competitive pay and opportunities for growth, this position is perfect for those who value teamwork and take pride in their work. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of the company and the satisfaction of customers across the UK.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Access to online Benefits Hub

On-site canteen

Free parking

Company pension

Life insurance

Health & wellbeing programme

Staff referral scheme

Qualifications

• Reliable and proactive with a focus on quality and efficiency.
• Experience in handling food products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle raw sliced bacon and pack finished products accurately.
• Inspect products for quality and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Basic Food Hygiene

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Training

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Summary

A Key Role in Delivering Quality and Efficiency on the Production Line

The Role

Sofina Foods is looking for diligent, reliable, and proactive General Operatives to join our production team. This is more than just a hands-on role – it’s a chance to play a vital part in crafting quality products that reach customers across the UK and beyond.

Summary

A Key Role in Delivering Quality and Efficiency on the Production Line

The Role

Sofina Foods is looking for diligent, reliable, and proactive General Operatives to join our production team. This is more than just a hands-on role – it’s a chance to play a vital part in crafting quality products that reach customers across the UK and beyond.

Working directly with experienced leaders, you’ll help ensure our high standards of safety, efficiency, and product quality are consistently met – all while contributing to a positive team culture and a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, values teamwork, and wants to grow within a leading food business.

Pay: £11.55 - £15.23 per hour

Your Key Responsibilities

As a General Operative, you will:

• Handle raw sliced bacon and confidently identify different cuts such as prime and neck end
• Load raw bacon into Multivac machinery with both speed and accuracy
• Pack finished products neatly and in line with customer specifications (cartons, boxes, or baskets)
• Inspect finished products for quality, ensuring labels are correct, seals are clean, and packaging is intact
• Take ownership of housekeeping in your area, maintaining standards under our ‘clean as you go’ policy
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues across the production floor
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

• Familiar with retailer product standards and quality expectations (preferred)
• Trained in basic food hygiene or willing to complete this training
• Organised, reliable, and attentive to detail
• A strong team player with a positive and proactive mindset
  
  

Why Sofina Foods?

• Competitive hourly rates
• Access to our online Benefits Hub
• On-site canteen and free parking
• Company pension and life insurance
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Staff referral scheme
  
  

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn’t just a food company—it’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we’re passionate about delivering quality meat and seafood products to consumers around the world.

Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Schedule

12 Hour Shift, Day Shift

Location

Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire

Hours of Work

Full-time

Company

Sofina Foods

Country Code

GB

AutoReqId

4515BR

AdRef

GO2

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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