Production Operatives

Osborne Recruitment; Newry; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days’ holiday per year

Lunches provided

Potential permanent opportunity

Full training provided

Job summary

Osborne Recruitment is seeking a Production Operative for a busy food production facility in Warrenpoint. The role is a 4–6 week temporary contract with potential to become permanent, paying £12.71 per hour, with 12-hour night shifts (6pm–6am) and own transport essential.

Responsibilities include operating production machinery, preparing and packaging products, following schedules, performing quality checks, and maintaining hygiene.

Qualifications

• Night shift experience is beneficial for working 12-hour nights.
• Experience operating production machinery.
• Knowledge of food safety/HACCP practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery safely.
• Prepare, assemble and package food products.
• Follow production schedules and meet targets.
• Carry out quality checks and report issues.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Follow food safety and health & safety procedures.
• Complete basic production records.
• Work effectively as part of the production team.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining the production area.

Skills

Night shift experience

Machinery operation

Food safety/HACCP

Attention to detail

Job description

Production Operative

We are recruiting for a Production Operative to join a busy food production facility in Warrenpoint.

This is an initial 4–6-week temporary contract, with potential to become permanent.

Pay: €14.82/£12.71 per hour
Shifts: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday, 6pm–6am
Own transport essential due to the location and shift times.

Company Culture & Values

Join a team-focused environment where quality, food safety, hygiene and health & safety are key priorities. Full training and support will be provided.

Salary & Benefits

• €14.82/£12.71per hour
• 28 days’ holiday per year
• Lunches provided
• Potential permanent opportunity
• Full training provided
• Valuable experience within food production

Duties / Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery safely.
• Prepare, assemble and package food products.
• Follow production schedules and meet targets.
• Carry out quality checks and report any issues.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Follow food safety and health & safety procedures.
• Complete basic production records.
• Work effectively as part of the production team.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining the production area.

Key Requirements

• Previous production or manufacturing experience is beneficial.
• Own transport is essential.
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts.
• Good attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
• Reliable, punctual and team-focused.
• Ability to follow procedures and complete training.

Desired Skills

• Previous food manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, HACCP or food safety.
• Experience operating production machinery.
• Previous night-shift experience.

Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.