Food production Operative

Kinetic are recruiting for multiple Food Production Operatives to work for a large food manufacturer in Ashton-Under-Lyne. **PLEASE NOTE** - ONLY CANDIDATES WHO MEET THE MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS BELOW WILL BE CONSIDERED.…

Pay rate £12.71 – £13.62/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 7 September 2026

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Kinetic are recruiting for multiple Food Production Operatives to work for a large food manufacturer in Ashton-Under-Lyne.

**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.

The available shifts are as follows. Flexibility to work all 3 would be ideal:
- 6am to 2pm
- 2pm to 10pm
- 10pm to 6am

Role:
* 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

Requirements:
* Previous food production experience - this is essential. Candidates without this experience cannot be offered work for this role and wont 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

Job Details:
* 6am to 2pm OR 2pm to 10pm OR 10pm to 6am - flexibility to work all 3 is ideal
* £12.71 pa (Mornings & Afternoons) OR £13.62 pa (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' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing, and technical industries. All applications are handled in the strictest confidence. Those not meeting the full criteria may not be contacted, but CVs will be retained for future roles

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