General Operative – Meat Manufacturing

General Operative – Meat Manufacturing (TBR
66)

Location:

Ripon, England

Sector:
Manufacturing & Production

Salary: £12.71 per hour

This is a General Operative role where you’ll be part of the engine room of food production - keeping operations moving, supporting high daily output, and building practical skills that can open the door to long-term manufacturing careers.

If you want steady work, full training, and the chance to develop hands‑on skills in a fast‑paced production environment, this opportunity puts you right at the heart of a growing food manufacturing operation.

• Starting pay of £12.71 per hour with opportunities for skill‑based pay increases
• Full on‑the‑job training on production equipment and manufacturing processes
• Temp‑to‑perm opportunity after 26 weeks for long‑term stability
• Free on‑site parking and easy access via local transport routes
• Opportunity to gain skills in meat production, equipment operation, and food safety
• Clear progression opportunities as skills and responsibilities grow

• Support production across multiple areas of the manufacturing process
• Operate machinery such as grinders, mixers, and blenders following training
• Help maintain production flow to meet daily output targets
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures at all times
• Maintain clean and organised work spaces across the production floor
• Assist teams across departments where production demand requires

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, production, or factory environments
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene procedures within production settings
• Experience operating or assisting with industrial food processing equipment
• Ability to follow documented production processes and safety procedures
• Experience working with raw meat or meat processing environments

Minimum 40 hours per week across 5 consecutive days. Weekend working (Saturday and Sunday) required. Shifts typically range from approximately 6 to 10 hours depending on production demand. No night shifts.

Apply now to start your career as a General Operative and take the first step into a stable, skill‑building manufacturing role.