Food Manufacturing Operative – Alfreton (DE55)

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Food Manufacturing Operative to join our well-established client based in Alfreton, Derbyshire (DE55).

This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, a pay rise after completing 12 weeks of training, three paid breaks per shift, weekly pay and genuine temp-to-permanent career opportunities with a successful and expanding food manufacturer.

Earn Up to £25.88 Per Hour | Pay Rise After 12 Weeks | 4 On, 4 Off Shifts | Three Paid Breaks | Weekly Pay | Temp to Perm | Career Progression

This position is ideal for applicants who have previously worked as a Production Operative, Food Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Machine Operator or Machine Setter.

Shifts

 • 4 on, 4 off rotating shift pattern
 • Day shifts: 6:00am – 6:00pm
 • Night shifts: 6:00pm – 6:00am
 • Candidates must be able to work both day and night shifts
 • Three paid 30-minute breaks per shift

Rates of Pay

Training Period – First 12 Weeks

 • £12.80 per hour – Standard hours
 • £19.20 per hour – Out-of-hours, once all scheduled shifts have been completed
 • £25.60 per hour – Saturday 6:00pm to Sunday 6:00pm

After Successfully Completing Training

 • £15.21 per hour – Standard hours
 • £19.41 per hour – Out-of-hours
 • £25.88 per hour – Saturday 6:00pm to Sunday 6:00pm

Benefits

As a Food Manufacturing Operative, you will receive:

 • Genuine temp-to-permanent opportunity
 • Pay increase following successful completion of your 12-week training period
 • Excellent hourly rates, with opportunities to earn up to £25.88 per hour
 • Weekly pay
 • Three paid 30-minute breaks every shift
 • Full training provided
 • Career progression into Machine Setter, Senior Operator and Team Leader positions
 • Ongoing training and career development
 • Free on-site parking
 • Free hot drinks and drinking water
 • Lockers and PPE provided
 • Supportive management team

Day-to-Day Duties

As a Food Manufacturing Operative, your duties will include:

 • Operating large industrial cooking kettles to prepare and cook sauces
 • Monitoring cooking times and temperatures to ensure products meet specifications
 • Operating automated machinery to fill and heat-seal sauces into bags
 • Setting and operating production machinery
 • Following production recipes and work instructions accurately
 • Carrying out quality checks throughout the manufacturing process
 • Weighing finished products accurately
 • Palletising finished stock ready for dispatch
 • Completing production records using computer-based systems
 • Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, quality and Health & Safety
 • Working efficiently within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment
 • Undertaking manual handling duties and standing for extended periods during shifts

Essential Skills

The successful candidate will have:

 • Previous Machine Operating or Machine Setting experience
 • Previous experience within food production or manufacturing
 • Good attention to detail and accuracy
 • Basic computer skills
 • Good communication skills
 • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
 • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
 • Ability to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts
 • Reliable transport to Alfreton

Desirable Experience

 • Experience operating industrial cooking kettles
 • Experience using filling, sealing or packaging machinery
 • Previous experience within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment

Training Provided

 • Full paid induction from day one
 • Food Safety and Hygiene training
 • Machine operating and production equipment training
 • Quality control procedures
 • Health & Safety training
 • Company policies and procedures
 • Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment

Career Progression

Our client is committed to investing in its employees and providing genuine long-term career opportunities.

Following successful completion of your 12-week training period, your standard hourly rate will increase from £12.80 to £15.21 per hour.

There are also opportunities to develop your skills and progress into positions such as Machine Setter, Senior Operator and Team Leader.

Many employees have successfully progressed from this position into permanent employment and developed long-term careers within the business.

Apply

If you are an experienced Machine Operator, Production Operative or Manufacturing Operative looking for excellent rates of pay, ongoing training and genuine career progression, apply today.

A member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.