Production Operators

GI Group Main Account; Portadown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Food Production Operatives in Portadown for a temporary ongoing role. Successful applicants will work in a quick-paced food manufacturing environment on a production line. Responsibilities include quality checks, data collection, and problem reporting. Full training is provided, and the role offers shifts with competitive pay—£12.21 per hour for day shifts increasing to £12.60 after 6 months. Evening shifts start at £13.42 per hour. Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Eagerness to learn and develop in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow standard work systems and processes effectively.
• Understanding of health and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow standard work in terms of systems and processes.
• Identify, rectify and report production issues.
• Inspect materials for any quality issues.
• Perform set‑up and changeovers within the production areas.
• Record and collect data as per requirements of the product.
• Perform quality checks of products and machinery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ability to learn

Job description

Role Overview

Gi Group are working in partnership with their client in Portadown to attract and recruit Food Production Operatives to join the team. The site is going through a programme of expansion and bringing new and diverse products, hence there is a requirement for an increase in staff on a temporary ongoing basis.

You will be required to work in a quick‑paced food manufacturing environment, working on a production line where you'll be expected to work as part of a team, have a keen eye for detail, maintain health and safety, food safety and internal standards, systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Follow standard work in terms of systems and processes
• Identify, rectify and report production issues
• Inspect materials for any quality issues
• Perform set‑up and changeovers within the production areas
• Record and collect data as per requirements of the product and management
• Perform quality checks of products and machinery, pre, during and post production
• The above list is not exhaustive but illustrates the requirements of the role.

Full training will be provided; however we are looking for individuals with an eagerness to learn and develop.

Hours of Work

• 06:00 – 14:30 Monday to Friday – £12.21 ph for the first 6 months, increasing to £12.60 ph after 6 months (full service).
• Evening shift Monday to Thursday – 14:30 to 01:00 am, starting at £13.42 ph for the first 6 months, increasing to £14.02 ph after 6 months (full service).

We look forward to hearing from you and discussing your application in more detail.

Please call Gi Group on 02870340313 for more information.

Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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