Production Operative

Location: Barford

Location:

Easton, Norwich

Pay:
Salary: £12.21 rising to £12.27 after 2 successful weeks training / £13.68 rising to £13.75 after 2 successful weeks training (PAYE / PAYE AUTO) (rising to £12.56 after 12 weeks)

ARC Recruitment are recruiting Production Operatives for a cutting-edge vertical farming facility in Easton, Norwich. This innovative site grows fresh herbs and salads indoors all year round.

This is a great opportunity for ongoing work with the chance of a permanent contract after 12 weeks.

Immediate starts available.

Shift Details

Initial hours:
Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 14:00
Future shift pattern: 4 on / 4 off, 06:00 – 18:00
Pay rate: £12.21 rising to £12.27 after 2 successful weeks training / £13.68 rising to £13.75 after 2 successful weeks training (PAYE / PAYE AUTO)
£12.56 per hour after 12 weeks

Contract:

Temp to Perm after 12 weeks

Key Responsibilities

As a Production Operative, your duties will include:

Placing wet mats into aluminium trays
Accurately seeding mats
Trimming and sizing products to customer specifications
Manual weighing and bulk packing of produce
Packing finished goods ready for distribution
Preparing production lines for daily operations
Carrying out hygiene duties including cleaning, mopping, and general tidying
Working Conditions & PPE

General working area temperature: 18°C
Packing room temperature: 8°C (suitable clothing recommended)
Full PPE provided, including:

Overalls
Hairnet
Wellington boots

Additional PPE such as face masks and safety glasses required in some areas
Candidate Requirements

Previous food production or manufacturing experience preferred
Comfortable working in cooler environments
Reliable, hardworking, and team-focused
Able to adapt to the 4 on / 4 off shift pattern after training
Own transport essential due to rural location and shift times

What We Offer

Long-term opportunities with the potential to progress into a permanent role
Competitive pay rates with a progression after 12 weeks
Modern, high-tech working environment
Supportive on-site team with training provided
A role within a growing and innovative industry
If you’re reliable, forward-thinking, and have a strong work ethic, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your CV or calling for more information