Production Operative

Job Title: Production operative Location: Haydock Shifts: Rotating 6am-2pm / 2pm-10Pm Monday-Friday and 10pm-6am Sunday-Thurday Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour  12 week temp to perm contract Pay rate ·        £12.71/hour for…

Job type Temporary
Posted 16 September 2026

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Job Title: Production operative

Location: Haydock

Shifts: Rotating 6am-2pm / 2pm-10Pm Monday-Friday and 10pm-6am Sunday-Thurday

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour 

12 week temp to perm contract

Pay rate

·        £12.71/hour for any hours worked.

Shifts

·        Weekly 2 rotating shifts 1st week (6am-2pm Monday-Friday), 2nd Week  (2pm-22pm Monday-Friday) and ocassional nights 10pm-6am Sunday-Thursday.

Role & responsibilities:

Packing powder products including hot chocolate, coffee pods, and other dry goods.

Prepare and blend ingredients according to approved recipes and production schedules.
Accurately weigh and measure raw materials using calibrated equipment.
Operate blending, mixing, and processing machinery safely and efficiently.
Monitor blending times, temperatures, and ingredient consistency to ensure product quality.
Conduct quality checks and report any deviations from specifications.
Complete production records, batch sheets, and traceability documentation.
Clean and sanitize blending equipment and work areas according to cleaning schedules.
Work closely with Quality Assurance, Production, and Warehouse teams to achieve production targets.
Follow allergen control procedures and prevent cross-contamination.

The Successful Candidate:

Experience in food manufacturing or food production environments.
Knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP, and GMP.
Ability to follow detailed recipes and production instructions.
Good numerical skills for weighing and measuring ingredients.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift and handle raw material bags safely.

Benefits;

Permanent contracts available after 12 weeks training period
Free on-site car parking
On site canteen facility
Once permanent employees have access to:

247 Employee Assistance Program
£250 Refer a friend
Corporate health care
Staff Shop
Subsidised dining room
£1.20 swipe card daily canteen allowance
Holiday Homes
Christmas vouchers
33 days of annual leave
Holiday buy back
Special birthday bottle and cake
Pension scheme
Occupational Health
Discounted gym membership
Easter Eggs
Spotlight Rewards

Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!

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