Food Production Operative

Thorn Baker Group · Nottingham, England

Food Production Operative at Thorn Baker Group, based in Nottingham, England, paying £12.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£12.00 per hour
Location
Nottingham, England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
17 Oct 2026
Sector
Production Operative

27% below the typical rate for production operative

Reference CCFPNG123

About the role

Food Production Operative

Full-time vacancy

Nottingham based, easy access via public transport

Day shift!

 

Overview:


We are seeking dedicated and motivated individuals to join our production team as ** Food Production Operatives ** at our food manufacturing facility. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and has experience working in food production. The role involves working in a chilled environment to ensure the efficient preparation and handling of fresh produce.

Responsibilities:


- Prepare, handle, and process food products according to food safety and quality guidelines.
- Conduct manual handling tasks, including lifting, moving, and sorting fresh produce.
- Operate cutting tools or machinery.
- Work in a chilled environment, maintaining the freshness and safety of all food products.
- Follow established health and safety regulations and adhere to hygiene protocols.
- Collaborate with team members to meet production targets and deadlines.
- Perform routine quality checks on products to ensure they meet company standards.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues to ensure smooth workflow.


Required skills & experience:


- Experience in a food production environment or similar role. (Desirable)
- Ability to work effectively in a chilled environment.
- Comfortable with standing for long periods, performing repetitive tasks, and manual handling.
- A strong focus on quality and attention to detail.
- Basic understanding of health and safety regulations in food production.

Day-to-Day duties:


- Start your shift in the evening, ensuring you are prepared to work in a chilled environment.
- Begin production line tasks.
- Use manual handling techniques to transport and position products as required.
- Maintain a clean and hygienic workspace throughout the shift.
- Regularly check the quality of produce and report any discrepancies to your supervisor.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure production targets and deadlines are met.
- End your shift with a recap of the day’s achievements and prepare the workspace for the next team.

 

The basic working hours are 8am-6pm 5 days / week.

 

The starting pay rate is £12.71/h.

 

If you`re interested in the position, please apply now!!!

 

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Reference: CCFPNG123 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 17 Oct 2026 · Listed via Thorn Baker Group

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