Production Operative

Spider Web Recruitment; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay on each hour worked

Pension after a qualifying period

Employee rewards programme

Job summary

Just Temps is currently recruiting for an experienced Production Operative to join a well-established food manufacturer. Based in the local area, this role offers a long-term path in manufacturing. This is a temporary position for up to 12 weeks with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 6am–2pm, at £12.72 per hour. Benefits include holiday pay on each hour worked, a pension after a qualifying period, and access to employee rewards

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food production.
• Proficient in basic mathematics.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Immediately available or available to start at short notice.
• Must hold a full driving licence and have access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Check production stock for correct batches, quantities and allergen handling.
• Ensure mixed batches meet specs for cost/efficiency.
• Inspect products for foreign bodies and quality.
• Pre-mixing completed to agreed run rate.

Skills

Food production experience

Basic mathematics

Attention to detail

Immediate availability

Full driving licence

Job description

Production Operative - Just Temps is currently recruiting for an experienced

Production Operative to join a well-established food manufacturer business based in

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within manufacturing. The role will initially be a

temporary position for up to 12 weeks and for the

right candidate will go permanent!

Why work with Just Temps?

We have over 40 years of experience supporting businesses with temporary and temp-to-perm roles. Over the last 12 months, we have placed over 200 candidates into permanent positions!

We offer fantastic benefits and these include:

• Holiday pay on each hour worked
• Pension after a qualifying period
• Access to employee rewards with 1,400 offers, including retail discounts, cashback, phone savings, discounted fitness membership + more!

You will ensure that all products meet the highest standards of quality and safety through production and following recipes. This role will require lifting goods up to 10kg as well as frequent standing and walking.

Please note: Not suitable for those with nut allergies. Working hours are

Monday - Friday 6am - 2pm and starting pay rate is

£12.72 per hour.

Key Duties:

• Checking stock in production by ensuring correct batches, quantities and allergen (ie no nuts into 'nut-free', no peanuts to 'peanut-free')
• Ensure all mixed batches comply to customer specifications to achieve optimum cost/efficiency
• Examine and inspect product for foreign bodies and quality
• Pre-mixing is complete to the agreed run rate

Requirements:

• Previous experience in food production or a similar role is required
• Proficient in basic mathematics for accurate measurement and recording of production data
• Excellent attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety in all aspects of work
• Immediately available or available to start at short notice
• Must hold a full driving licence and have access to own vehicle - this is essential