Food Production Operative

Kinetic are recruiting for Food Production operatives to work within a large food production company in Tameside.

PLEASE NOTE ONLY CANDIDATES WHO MEET THE MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS BELOW WILL BE CONSIDERED. ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY

As a Food Production Operative, you will be working in a fast‑paced, targeted factory environment. Due to health and safety, you must be able to pass a Maths and English test prior to starting.

• Packing finished products into boxes
• Lifting bags or boxes weighing up to 25kg
• Conducting quality checks throughout production
• Loading, palletising, and general line support
• Working as part of a team while using your own initiative
• Maintaining a consistent and fast work pace
• Reading documents
• Writing down important information

• Previous food production experience – essential. Candidates without this experience cannot be offered work for this role and won’t be contacted.
• Strong English communication skills (spoken and written) to read instructions and complete required documentation.
• Numerical competency, as you will complete a numerical test during registration.
• Ability to work quickly, accurately, and safely in a fast‑moving environment.
• A team‑player attitude with a willingness to support colleagues.
• Reliability, good timekeeping, and a proactive work ethic.
• Ability to follow instructions from team leaders and supervisors.
• Ability to follow Health & Safety guidelines at all times.

• Shift options: 05:50 to 13:50, 13:50 to 21:50, or 21:50 to 05:50 – flexibility to work all 3 would be great.
• Pay: £12.71 (Mornings & Afternoons) or £13.62 (Nights).
• Can be ad hoc work but you will know in advance.
• Could lead to permanent work and/or promotion.

Only candidates who fully meet the essential criteria will be contacted. Applicants who do not meet the requirements may be considered for future opportunities more suited to their experience.

Kinetic plc is a recruitment consultancy with over 40 years of experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.