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Production Operative

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  • Chessington, Greater London, England
  • Temp to perm,
  • undefined,
  • KT9/Production
  • 28/05/2026
Job description

Food Production Operative – Build a Career, Not Just a Job

Gap Personnel is recruiting Food Production Operatives for a busy and growing factory in Chessington. This is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious, career-driven individuals looking to progress quickly through dedicated training and development.

If you bring energy, initiative, and a proactive attitude to work and the role, you could progress in as little as 4 weeks to Level 2 role & pay and significantly increase your earnings through our structured development pathway — with potential future opportunities into leadership and management roles.

Pay & Progression

  • Starting Pay: £13.10ph, Level 2 £14.10
  • Night: £14.36ph

Fast-Track Progression Opportunities:

  • Level 2: £14.10ph days / £15.36ph nights
  • Level 3: £15.34ph days / £16.60ph nights

All training is provided — we’re looking for people who genuinely want to learn, develop, and build a long-term career.

Shift Pattern

  • 7:00am – 7:00pm
  • 4 on / 4 off

Duties Include

  • Preparing and operating production machinery
  • Packing and labelling products accurately
  • Feeding materials into machines
  • Preparing finished products for dispatch
  • Maintaining cleanliness and safety standards
  • Supporting smooth production line operations

Requirements

  • Previous factory or production experience preferred
  • Good communication skills
  • Reliable and able to commute to site
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Team player with a proactive mindset
  • No shellfish allergies

Location & Travel

  • Excellent bus routes from Kingston, Surbiton & Tolworth
  • Bus stop just 1 minute from site
  • 25–30 mins from London Waterloo to Tolworth or Chessington North
  • Free on-site parking

Company Benefits

  • Temp-to-perm and permanent opportunities
  • Holiday allowance increasing with service
  • Pension scheme
  • Life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Staff discounts
  • Free refreshments
  • Referral programme
  • Sports & Social Fund

 Apply today, send your updated CV. Call 01702 987900 to discuss. 

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