General Operative

When quality matters at every stage, the work you do on the production floor makes a genuine difference to the finished product. As a General Operative, you’ll help prepare, process and pack premium beef products while…

Pay rate £12.71 – £14/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 17 September 2026

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About this job

When quality matters at every stage, the work you do on the production floor makes a genuine difference to the finished product. As a General Operative, you’ll help prepare, process and pack premium beef products while maintaining the standards expected across a busy food production environment.

You’ll have a choice of two weekday shift patterns (6:00am–4:00pm OR 10:00am–7:00pm), full PPE and equipment provided, and the opportunity to secure a permanent position while developing your skills through ongoing training.

What’s in it for you

Starting pay of £12.71 per hour, with potential to increase up to £14.00 per hour
Temp-to-perm opportunity offering the potential for a long-term position
Monday to Friday working with a choice of two shift patterns
Full PPE and work equipment provided
Ongoing training with opportunities for career development
Free on-site parking
Your responsibilities as General Operative

Prepare, trim, process and pack premium beef products to required standards
Carry out visual quality checks against weight requirements and customer specifications
Follow food safety, hygiene, health and safety, and biosecurity procedures
Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout production areas
Move, load, unload and store raw materials and finished products safely
Support production, warehouse and dispatch activities to keep operations running efficiently
What we’re looking for in a General Operative

Previous food manufacturing, warehousing, production or similar experience would be beneficial, although full training is provided
Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, chilled food production environment
Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
Understanding of workplace hygiene, food safety or health and safety procedures would be advantageous
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am–4:00pm OR 10:00am–7:00pm

Ready for a hands-on position with the potential to become permanent? Apply now for the General Operative position in Bristol

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