Production Operative

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

Job type Temporary
Posted 22 September 2026

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Job Title: Production operative

Location: Haydock

Shifts: 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm Monday-Friday OR 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

Full time and part time shifts available from 1 shift a week to 5 shifts a week. 3 shifts available to choose from:

AM SHIFT: 6AM-2PM
PM SHIFT: 2PM-10PM
NIGHTS SHIFT: 10PM-6AM
Role & responsibilities:

Operating production machinery involved in the blending, mixing, packing, and processing of coffee and hot chocolate products.
Measuring and weighing ingredients according to production specifications and quality standards.
Monitoring production lines to ensure products are manufactured efficiently and safely.
Conducting quality checks on raw materials, finished products, packaging, and labelling.
Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and housekeeping throughout the production area.
Following Food Safety, HACCP, Health & Safety, and company procedures at all times.
Packing finished products ready for distribution and palletising where required.
Reporting equipment faults, quality concerns, or production issues to supervisors.
Completing production records, batch documentation, and check sheets accurately.
Assisting with machine changeovers and cleaning processes between production runs.
Working collaboratively with colleagues to meet daily production targets and customer requirements.

The Successful Candidate:

Previous experience within food production, manufacturing, warehouse, or factory environments is desirable but not essential.
A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
Understanding of food hygiene and health & safety practices is advantageous.
Reliable, punctual, and flexible approach to work.
Physically capable of standing for prolonged periods and undertaking manual handling duties.

This opportunity offers great job security as part of a stable team. 

Full training will be provided from day one.

Benefits;

Permanent contracts available after 12 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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