Food Production Operative
Thorn Baker Group · Cotgrave, England
Food Production Operative at Thorn Baker Group, based in Cotgrave, England, paying £13.00 per hour. This is a temp to perm role.
- Salary
- £13.00 per hour
- Location
- Cotgrave, England
- Contract
- Temp to perm
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Closes
- 20 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Production Operative
19% below the typical rate for production operative
Reference CCFPNG12
About the role
Food Production Operative
Full-time temp-to-perm vacancy
Need own transport due to location (NG12 area)
£13.46/h pay
Immediate start!!!
Overview:
We are seeking dedicated and motivated individuals to join our production team as ** Food Production Operatives ** at our food manufacturing facility. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and has experience working in food production. The role involves working in a chilled environment to ensure the efficient preparation and handling of fresh produce.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, handle, and process food products according to food safety and quality guidelines.
- Conduct manual handling tasks, including lifting, moving, and sorting fresh produce.
- Operate cutting tools or machinery.
- Work in a chilled environment, maintaining the freshness and safety of all food products.
- Follow established health and safety regulations and adhere to hygiene protocols.
- Collaborate with team members to meet production targets and deadlines.
- Perform routine quality checks on products to ensure they meet company standards.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues to ensure smooth workflow.
Required skills & experience:
- Experience in a food production environment or similar role.
- Ability to work effectively in a chilled environment.
- Comfortable with standing for long periods, performing repetitive tasks, and manual handling.
- A strong focus on quality and attention to detail.
- Basic understanding of health and safety regulations in food production.
Day-to-Day duties:
- Start your shift in the evening, ensuring you are prepared to work in a chilled environment.
- Begin production line tasks.
- Use manual handling techniques to transport and position products as required.
- Maintain a clean and hygienic workspace throughout the shift.
- Regularly check the quality of produce and report any discrepancies to your supervisor.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure production targets and deadlines are met.
- End your shift with a recap of the day’s achievements and prepare the workspace for the next team.
The basic working hours are (5 days / week):
05:30-15:00 weekdays
05:30-13:00 weekends
The starting pay rate is £13.46/h.
If you`re interested in the position, please apply now!!!
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Reference: CCFPNG12 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 20 Aug 2026 · Listed via Thorn Baker Group
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