Job description:

Production Operative

• Durham Area
• £12.21 per hour
• Monday – Thursday | 06:00 – 15:00 // Friday | 06:30 – 15:30

We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to join a well-established food manufacturing operation based in the Durham area.

This is a physically demanding, hands-on role working within a fast-paced production environment. You will be working across multiple areas of the production process, supporting the manufacturing of food products from raw ingredient stage through to finished goods.

The Role:

You will be involved in various stages of the production process, including:

• Weighing and preparing ingredients
• Mixing batches using industrial whisks and paddles
• Monitoring product consistency and quality
• Manual handling of materials (regular lifting up to 25kg)
• Transferring product between production areas
• Assisting with small amounts of packing and labelling
• Ensuring strict hygiene and food safety standards are maintained at all times
• Cleaning down equipment and workstations in line with food production regulations

You will rotate across different areas of the production floor depending on daily production requirements, so flexibility and a proactive attitude are essential.

Requirements:

• Level 2 Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (essential)
• Ability to lift up to 25kg safely and consistently
• Comfortable with repetitive and strenuous manual work
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow process instructions
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• A DBS check will be required for successful candidates
• Previous production or food manufacturing experience preferred

What’s on Offer:

• £12.21 per hour
• Monday to Friday working hours + Bank Holiday Work – no weekends
• 3-month structured training programme provided
• Full PPE supplied Except safety Shoes
• Stable, ongoing opportunity

This role would suit someone who enjoys practical, physically active work and takes pride in maintaining high production and hygiene standards.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

Job Type: Temp to perm