Food Production Operative

Location: Hatfield Broad Oak

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 site

If 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