Food Production Operative

Food Production Operative

Location: Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex (Own Transport Required)

Pay Rate: £12.71 - £13.51 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break)

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Start Date: Immediate Starts Available

About the Role

HRGO Recruitment is currently seeking reliable and hardworking Food Production Operatives to join a well-established, family-owned food manufacturer based in Hatfield Broad Oak. Celebrating its 100th anniversary next year, the company offers a friendly working environment, full training, and genuine opportunities for career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking for stable weekday work with the potential to secure a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the operation of food mixing machines

Adding and weighing spices and ingredients as instructed

Feeding raw materials into production lines

Packing and labelling finished food products

Labelling boxes ready for dispatch

Working efficiently on packing and production lines to meet daily targets

Carrying out visual quality checks on products

Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic working environment

Following food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures at all times

Supporting colleagues and supervisors to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

Working Environment

This role is based within a chilled food production facility. Due to the nature of the products being manufactured, there is a noticeable smell similar to a butcher's environment, along with strong aromas of spices and seasonings used during production.

Applicants should be comfortable working in this type of environment.

Chilled food production environment

Warm clothing is recommended

No jewellery or facial piercings permitted on the factory floor

All PPE provided daily

Pay & Progression

Starting rate of £12.71 per hour

Additional £0.30 per hour upon successful transition to a permanent contract

Additional £0.50 per hour available through machine training and upskilling

Potential earnings of up to £13.51 per hour

Benefits

Weekly pay

Full training provided

Free sausages every week

Monthly attendance incentive with the chance to win prizes

Food van onsite daily at 11:00am

Full cafeteria facilities including fridge, microwave, seating area and hot drink facilities

Secure onsite lockers

Free onsite parking

Monday to Friday working pattern

No evening or weekend work

Friendly and supportive team environment

Genuine temporary-to-permanent opportunity

What We're Looking For

Reliable and punctual individuals

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Good attention to detail

Ability to work on your feet throughout the shift

Previous production, food manufacturing, warehouse, or packing experience is beneficial but not essential

Own transport is required due to the location of the siteIf you're looking for immediate work with long-term prospects and a company that invests in its employees, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact HRGO Recruitment for further information