Food Production Operative

Job description:

Production Operative
 
* Durham Area
 * £12.21 per hour
 
* Monday – Thursday | 06:00 – 15:00 // Friday | 06:30 – 15:30
We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to join a well-established food manufacturing operation based in the Durham area.
This is a physically demanding, hands-on role working within a fast-paced production environment. You will be working across multiple areas of the production process, supporting the manufacturing of food products from raw ingredient stage through to finished goods.

The Role:

You will be involved in various stages of the production process, including:
 
* Weighing and preparing ingredients
 
* Mixing batches using industrial whisks and paddles
 
* Monitoring product consistency and quality
 
* Manual handling of materials (regular lifting up to 25kg)
 
* Transferring product between production areas
 
* Assisting with small amounts of packing and labelling
 
* Ensuring strict hygiene and food safety standards are maintained at all times
 
* Cleaning down equipment and workstations in line with food production regulations
You will rotate across different areas of the production floor depending on daily production requirements, so flexibility and a proactive attitude are essential.
Requirements:
 
* Level 2 Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (essential)
 
* Ability to lift up to 25kg safely and consistently
 
* Comfortable with repetitive and strenuous manual work
 
* Good attention to detail and ability to follow process instructions
 
* Reliable with good timekeeping
 
* A DBS check will be required for successful candidates
 
* Previous production or food manufacturing experience preferred
What’s on

Offer:

* £12.21 per hour
 
* Monday to Friday working hours + Bank Holiday Work – no weekends
 
* 3-month structured training programme provided
 
* Full PPE supplied Except safety Shoes
 
* Stable, ongoing opportunity
This role would suit someone who enjoys practical, physically active work and takes pride in maintaining high production and hygiene standards.
Apply now for immediate consideration.
Job Type: Temp to perm