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Food Production Operative

Job in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, Greater Manchester, England, UK
Listing for: Kinetic PLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-13
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Food Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 13.08 GBP Hourly GBP 13.08 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Ashton-under-Lyne

Kinetic Recruitment are seeking experienced Food Production Operatives to join a fast paced manufacturing team in Tameside.

Please note that only candidates who meet the mandatory requirements below will be considered.  If you do not have strong English and Math's skills AND previous food production experience, we will not be able to progress your application

As a Food Production Operative, you will be working in a highly fast paced, targeted factory environment
Your typical responsibilities as the Food Production Operative will include:

* Packing finished products into boxes

* Lifting bags or boxes weighing up to 25kg

* Conducting quality checks throughout production

* Loading, palletising, and general line support

* Working as part of a team while using your own initiative

* Maintaining a consistent and fast work pace

* Reading documents

* Writing down important information

To be considered for the Food Production role, you MUST meet all of the following criteria:

* Previous food production experience - this is essential. Candidates without this experience cannot be offered work for this role.

* Strong English communication skills (spoken and written) to read instructions and complete required documentation.  

* Numerical competency, as you will complete a numerical test during registration.

* Ability to work quickly, accurately, and safely in a fast moving environment.

* A team-player attitude with a willingness to support colleagues.

* Reliability, good timekeeping, and a proactive work ethic.

* Ability to follow instructions from team leaders and supervisors.

* Able to follow Health and Safety guidelines and adhere to them

Job Details

* Hours (Apply online only) OR (Apply online only) OR (Apply online only)
* £12.21 Days
* £13.08 Night Shift

Only candidates who fully meet the essential criteria will be contacted. Applicants who do not meet the requirements may be considered for future opportunities more suited to their experience.

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.
Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.
Hours of work & pay
Days - £12.21ph (Apply online only) and (Apply online only))
Nights - £13.08 (Apply online only))
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