Food Production Operative

Company: The Recruit UK
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Location: Essex
Job Description:

We are currently recruitingProduction Operativesfor a food manufacturing factory supplying the catering and food service industry.

This role involves working with chilled bacon products in a fast-paced production environment.

This is a great opportunity for reliable candidates looking for long-term, full-time work in food production.

Pay Rates:

  • 12.80 per hours (Weeks 1-12)
  • 13.00 per hours (After 12 weeks)
  • Overtime paid at Time and a half after45 hours

Working Hours:

  • Monday to Friday 07.00 – 17.00
  • Two unpaid 30-minutes breaks (usually at 10.00 and 13.00)

Additionalvoluntary cleaning shiftsmay be available after the main shift, offering a good opportunity to earnextra overtime hours.

Your Duties May Include

Work stations can very and may include:

  • Unboxing and handling chilled bacon loins
  • Racking and blast freezing loins
  • Feeding slicing machines
  • Weighing and counting products
  • Packing and boxing finished goods
  • Palletising finished products

This isfast-paced production line work, so candidates must be able to maintain the speed of the line.

Working Environment

  • Cold / chilled factory environment
  • Presence of raw meat / bacon smell
  • Repetitive production work
  • Role involves standing for long periods, bending, twisting and lifting

Important Workplace Rules

Due to food hygiene regulations, the following apply:

  • No jewellery
  • No false nails or piercings
  • No perfumes or strong fragrances
  • Phones and personal belongings must be left in lockers/staff room

Uniform

All PPE and uniform will be provided – protective clothing and wellington boots

Candidate Requirements:

  • Minimum age : 18 years
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Able to work in a cold food production environment
  • Comfortable performing repetitive tasks
  • Physically capable of standing and manual handling throughout the shift

If you are interested in steady, full-time work within food production environment, apply today!

Posted: March 30th, 2026