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Food production operatives

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  • Wigan, UK
  • 20-30K
  • Temporary,
  • undefined,
  • Wigan Food MC
  • 18/07/2025
Job description

We are currently recruiting seasonal food production operatives for one of our clients in Wigan.

 

The role of a production operative is to work as part of a team producing and packing products in an effective and efficient manner to meet production targets, meet agreed quality standards. Compliance with all company policies and procedures including food safety, work instructions, cleaning instructions and safe operating practices and health and safety.

 

This is a temporary contract Until December 2025

 

Shift: Monday – Thursday 8am – 4pm, Friday 7am - 3pm

Pay Rate: £12.37 per hour

 

Responsibilities will include but won’t be limited to:

·         Successful candidate will be responsible for recipe control, start-up checks, and process control checks, production processes and packing

·         Follow all recipes and verify raw material codes and presence of GRN labels.

·         Report any issues or downtime to the appropriate personnel.

·         Practice “clean as you go” and follow company cleaning schedules.

·         Report equipment issues to Supervisors, Managers, or Engineering.

·         Complete and submit all production sheets and documentation at end of shift.

·         Follow allergen handling procedures and report any spillages immediately.

·         Report quality or food safety issues related to raw materials, packaging, or finished goods.

·         Ensure control and traceability throughout the manufacturing and packaging process.

·         Ensuring full compliance in food safety and health safety

 

Experience:

·         Experience in production, preferably in food production (not essential in food production)

·         Familiarity with food safety standards

·         Ability to follow recipes and instructions precisely.

·         Strong Culture and work ethic

·         Comfortable working in a compliance-driven environment

·         Ability to work collaboratively in a team under supervision.

·         Attention to detail to ensure quality and prevent non-conforming products.

·         Willingness to be flexible.

 

If you are interested in this role please APPLY or send your CV to blackburn@gap-personnel.com

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