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Food Production Operative

Location

Plymouth, Devon

Pay rate, Salary

Negotiable

Contract Type

Permanent

Summary
Factory Operative | Food Production Operative | Food Manufacturing Operative

Plymouth, Devon | £12.71 per hour | 4...

Job Reference

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Job description

Factory Operative | Food Production Operative | Food Manufacturing Operative

Plymouth, Devon | £12.71 per hour | 40 hours per week | Monday-Friday, 6am-3pm (1-hour unpaid break) | Permanent, full-time | Career development opportunities


Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting committed and hardworking Factory Operatives to join our client's growing production team in Plymouth. This is a permanent, full-time position offering opportunities for development and long-term career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a strong work ethic who are looking for a permanent Factory Operative role with genuine opportunities to develop their skills and progress. We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate reliability, good attendance and a stable employment history.

If you enjoy physical work, take pride in producing high-quality products and want to become part of a supportive team, we'd like to hear from you.


What We Offer

  • Permanent, full-time employment.

  • £12.71 per hour.

  • Monday to Friday shifts.

  • Genuine opportunities for career progression and development.

  • Free on-site parking.

  • 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, pro rata.

  • Company sick pay after six months' continuous service.

  • Discount membership after six months' service, providing retail, leisure, fitness and entertainment discounts.

  • Free annual flu jab.

  • Employee referral programme.

  • Supportive team environment.


Key Duties

As a Factory Operative, you'll work across all areas of food production and packaging, helping to produce premium food products to high standards of quality, food safety and customer satisfaction.

This is a fast-paced food manufacturing environment where attention to detail and maintaining high standards are essential.

The role is physically demanding, and you'll need to be comfortable with:

  • Working in very cold food production environments, with some areas being extremely hot.

  • Standing for extended periods.

  • Carrying out regular manual handling tasks, including lifting up to 15kg at a time.

  • Working at pace to meet production targets.

  • Maintaining high standards of quality, food safety and hygiene at all times.

This hands-on Production Operative role is suited to individuals who enjoy active work and are prepared to work hard as part of a close-knit team.


Requirements

Essential

  • Previous food factory, production, manufacturing or warehouse experience.

  • A strong work ethic and reliable approach.

  • Good attendance and timekeeping.

  • Ability to work quickly while maintaining high standards.

  • Good attention to detail.

  • A flexible approach to work.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Good physical fitness and manual handling capability, including lifting up to 15kg.

  • Good English and numeracy skills.

Desirable

  • Previous food manufacturing or food factory experience.

  • Experience working in chilled or freezer environments.

  • Experience working to food safety and hygiene standards.


Interested?

If you're looking for a permanent Factory Operative, Food Production Operative or Food Manufacturing Operative role in Plymouth, with opportunities for long-term career development, apply now through Acorn by Synergie.

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