Operations - Production Operative - Pizza

Park Seventeen, Whitefield, Manchester M45 8FJ
, UK

Posted Thursday 11 June 2026 at 00:00

Shift: Rotating shifts - 1 week on day shift and 1 week on night shift (4 x 12 hour shifts)

We have a new opportunity for a Production Operative within our Production Team who would work at Kara Food service in Manchester.

Finsbury Food Group is a leading speciality bakery manufacturer that builds long-term relationships with major retailers.

This is what you’ll actually do!

In this role, you will operate machinery and carry out production tasks including mixing, check weighing, packing and palletising. You will place finished products into the freezer and handle frozen goods safely. You will work in environments where temperatures can be extreme (hot bakery areas and cold storage) and perform manual tasks including lifting and repetitive movement. You will complete routine quality checks and follow all SOPs and maintain excellent hygiene and GMP standards across the production area.

Maintaining high standards of hygiene and housekeeping will be a core part of your daily routine to ensure a safe and clean working environment. You will strictly adhere to health and safety practices, promoting safe behaviours and aiming for zero accidents. You will actively take part in training opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge and carry out any additional duties as required to support production needs and contribute to the overall success of the team.

Ideally this is you!

• A strong work ethic with a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Reliability, excellent timekeeping, and the commitment to show up consistently for your shifts.
• Ability to carry out manual, repetitive tasks safely and effectively.
• Experience in food production or manufacturing (preferred).
• Awareness of health and safety and food safety requirements.
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn, follow processes, and meet targets in a fast‑paced environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to allow quality time with your new arrival!
• Enhanced Pension Scheme for our employees
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (open to colleagues and their families)
• Retail discounts accessible via our Benefits Hub platform!
• Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300 per referral - T&C’s dependent)
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities (including opportunities for sponsored professional memberships and our own in‑house development course!)
• An opportunity to be part of a fantastic, growing organisation. Head over to our Linked In page to find out more!