Food Production Operative Ad Hoc

Kinetic Plc · Stretford, Manchester

Food Production Operative Ad Hoc at Kinetic Plc, based in Stretford, Manchester, paying £12.71 - £14.26 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£12.71 - £14.26 per hour
Location
Stretford, Manchester
Contract
Permanent
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
12 Nov 2026
Sector
Production Operative

14% below the typical rate for production operative

Reference jobs/food-production-operative-ad-hoc-stretford-manchester/3020316242-2

About the role

Kinetic Industrial are looking for reliable and flexible Food Production Operatives to work for a food manufacturer based in Stretford. You will be happy to work on an ad hoc basis or only seeking a limited number of hours per week.
These positions are primarily to provide cover for holidays, absence and fluctuations in workload, with the potential for ongoing opportunities in the future. An ideal opportunity for candidates looking to fit work around other commitments or supplement their existing income.

0550am to 1350pm (0550am - 11:50am Friday)
1350pm to 2150pm (11:50am-17:50pm Friday)
2150pm to 0550am (17:50pm- 23:50pm Friday

The Food Production Roles involve the following:
Quality control at all stages of the production process
Cleaning all work areas using various products and equipment
Fast-moving line so must be able to work quickly and efficiently
Packing products into boxes where required
Making sure that all work being done is to a very high standard
Inspecting produce for any signs of damage or tampering & reporting where necessary
Completing manual handling tasks including lifting bags and boxes of product

In order to be successful within this Food Manufacturing company you need to have/be:
Experience within the food manufacturing industry
Moving and shifting bags up to and including 25kg
Able to stand on feet all day
Good understanding of Health and Safety
Have excellent personal hygiene standards
Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
Must be flexible to carry out ALL shift patterns and cover where required

The details of the Food Production role include:
Day/Afternoon Shift: 12.71ph
Night Shift: 14.26
Shifts are Monday - Friday
Free car parking but also excellent links to public transport
There is absolutely no smoking on the site - including on breaks

This is a flexible, ad hoc role providing cover for holidays, absence and increased production requirements. Shift availability will vary from week to week, making this an ideal opportunity for candidates looking to fit work around other commitments or supplement their existing income.
While regular work cannot be guaranteed, there may be periods where multiple shifts are available, and successful candidates could be considered for longer-term opportunities as business needs develop.
To be suitable for this role, you should be able to accept work at short notice and be flexible across the shift patterns listed above.

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.

Reference: jobs/food-production-operative-ad-hoc-stretford-manchester/3020316242-2 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 12 Nov 2026 · Listed via Kinetic Plc

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