Production Operative

First Call Contract Services · England, Suffolk

Production Operative at First Call Contract Services, based in England, Suffolk. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
England, Suffolk
Contract
Permanent
Posted
16 hours ago
Closes
26 Oct 2026
Sector
Production Operative

Reference Productionop_1790580482

About the role

Production Operative

Location: Newmarket
Transport: Transport is provided from Cambridge to the factory
Salary: £26,728 per annum
Working Hours: 14:00pm – 22:00pm, Monday to Friday
Job Type: Full time | Permanent

The Role

My client is looking for reliable and motivated Production Operatives to join their team in Newmarket. In this role you will help manufacture assemble and pack food products while following company procedures and product specifications. You will be part of a team that ensures production runs safely efficiently and to high standards of hygiene and quality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work safely at all times following company health and safety procedures and wearing the required PPE

  • Handle food products while maintaining high personal hygiene and food safety standards

  • Operate machinery in line with training and relevant skills

  • Work across different areas of the production process to provide flexibility

  • Ensure equipment and work areas are cleaned to company hygiene standards before and during production

  • Follow a clean as you go approach keeping your area tidy dry and free from clutter

  • Carry out basic production checks such as temperature product quality weight and labelling

  • Ensure all products and racks are correctly labelled to maintain traceability

  • Complete required paperwork and production records accurately and on time

  • Report any hazards defects or issues to the Team Leader

  • Support product changeovers and machine set up when required

  • Work with the team to achieve daily production targets while maintaining product quality and safety

  • Be ready and on the production line at the start of each shift

Skills Knowledge and Experience

  • Previous experience in a food manufacturing or production environment is preferred

  • Understanding of hygiene and food safety standards

  • Knowledge of health and safety procedures

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team

  • Basic English communication skills

Great Opportunity for Cambridge Applicants!
Transport is provided from Cambridge directly to the factory, making your commute easier and more convenient. If you’re based in Cambridge and looking for a full-time permanent role in Newmarket, we’d love to hear from you!

What We Are Looking For

My client is looking for dependable team players who are comfortable working in a fast paced production environment and are committed to maintaining high standards of safety hygiene and product quality.

If this role aligns with what you are looking for we encourage you to apply below!

Reference: Productionop_1790580482 · Posted 16 hours ago · Closes 26 Oct 2026 · Listed via First Call Contract Services

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