Food Production Operatives -Permanent

Acorn · Plymouth, Devon

Food Production Operatives -Permanent at Acorn, based in Plymouth, Devon, paying £12.71 - £40.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£12.71 - £40.00 per hour
Location
Plymouth, Devon
Contract
Permanent
Posted
6 days ago
Closes
25 Sep 2026
Sector
Production Operative

About 56% above the going rate for production operative

Reference a1WNz000004d0yjMAA_1789038042

About the role

Factory Operative (Days) - Permanent Full-Time Position - Development Opportunities

Plymouth, Devon | £12.71 per hour | 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday, 6am to 3pm (1 hour unpaid break) | Permanent, Full-time | Food production and packaging role with long-term career progression and development opportunities.

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting committed and hardworking Factory Operatives to join our client's growing production team in Plymouth for a permanent, full-time position with opportunities for development.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a strong work ethic who are looking for a permanent Factory Operative position with genuine long-term career progression. We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate reliability, good attendance and a stable employment history.

If you enjoy physical work, take pride in producing high-quality products and want to become part of a supportive team, we'd like to hear from you.

What We Offer:
  • Permanent, full-time employment.
  • £12.71 per hour.
  • Monday to Friday shifts only.
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression and development.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays, pro rata).
  • Company Sick Pay after 6 months' continuous service.
  • Discount membership after 6 months' service, providing retail, leisure, fitness and entertainment discounts.
  • Free annual flu jab.
  • Employee referral programme.
  • Supportive team environment.
Key Duties:

As a Factory Operative, you will work across all areas of food production and packaging operations, helping to produce premium food products to the highest standards of quality, food safety and customer satisfaction.

This is a fast-paced food manufacturing environment where attention to detail and maintaining high standards are essential.

The Factory Operative role is physically demanding. Candidates must be comfortable working:

  • In a very cold food production environment, with some areas extremely hot.
  • On their feet for extended periods.
  • Carrying out regular manual handling tasks, lifting up to 15 kg at a time.
  • At pace to meet production targets.
  • Maintaining exceptionally high quality and food safety standards at all times.

This is a hands-on Production Operative role suited to individuals who enjoy active work and are prepared to work hard as part of a close-knit team.

Requirements:

Essential

  • Previous food factory, production, manufacturing or warehouse experience.
  • Strong work ethic and reliability.
  • Good attendance and timekeeping.
  • Ability to work quickly whilst maintaining high standards.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Flexible approach to work.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Good physical fitness and manual handling capability, as you will be lifting up to 15 kg.
  • Good English and numeracy skills.

Desirable

  • Previous food manufacturing or food factory experience would be a significant advantage.
  • Experience working in chilled/freezer environments.
  • Experience working to food safety and hygiene standards.
Interested?

If you are interested in this Factory Operative opportunity in Plymouth, apply now!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Reference: a1WNz000004d0yjMAA_1789038042 · Posted 6 days ago · Closes 25 Sep 2026 · Listed via Acorn

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