Production Operative

Production Operative Location: Westhoughton, Bolton (BL5 3XU) Pay Rate: £13.21 - £14.41 per hour Job Type: Temporary Ongoing with Long-Term Opportunities Hours: Full-time, Various Shifts Available Join a Leading Snack…

Pay rate £13.21 – £14.41/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 14 September 2026

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Production Operative

Location: Westhoughton, Bolton (BL5 3XU)
Pay Rate: £13.21 - £14.41 per hour
Job Type: Temporary Ongoing with Long-Term Opportunities
Hours: Full-time, Various Shifts Available

Join a Leading Snack Food Manufacturer

Are you looking for a stable production role with the opportunity for long-term work? We are currently recruiting Production Operatives to join a well-established and successful snack food manufacturer based in Westhoughton, Bolton.

This is an excellent opportunity for reliable and hardworking individuals with previous food production experience to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Production Operative Duties

As a Production Operative, your responsibilities will include:

Working on busy food production lines
Feeding products and materials into machinery
Packing finished products
Carrying out quality control checks
Boxing and palletising products ready for dispatch
Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards
Following health and safety procedures at all times
Please note that this role involves some manual handling, including lifting products weighing up to 20kg.

Shift Patterns Available

We have a variety of shift patterns available:

Monday to Friday: 06:00 - 14:00
Monday to Friday: 14:00 - 22:00
Monday to Friday: 12:00 - 20:00
Monday to Thursday: 22:00 - 06:00 (Night Shift)
Overtime may be available depending on business requirements.

Important: Due to limited public transport availability, candidates must be able to travel to site for a 06:00 start and return home after a 22:00 finish.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience within a food manufacturing or food production environment
Experience of packing, production line work, or warehouse operations
Good communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Reliable and committed work ethic
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

PPE Requirements

Candidates must provide:

Safety boots
High-visibility vest
A site induction and risk assessment will be completed on your first day.

Food Manufacturing Requirements

As this is a food production environment, the following rules must be followed:

No nuts or sesame products brought onto site
No heavy makeup or strong perfume/aftershave
No jewellery
No false nails

Site Location

Wingates Industrial Estate
Great Bank Road
Westhoughton
Bolton
BL5 3XU

Benefits

Weekly pay
Ongoing work available
Overtime opportunities
Immediate starts available
Long-term opportunities for successful candidates
Friendly team environment
Apply today to secure your place with one of the UK's leading snack food manufacturers. Immediate starts available for suitable candidates

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