Food Production Operative

Production Machine Operative - Alfreton

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

This is a fantastic opportunity offering competitive rates of pay, ongoing work, and genuine opportunities for growth and progression within a reputable and growing business.

This role would suit candidates who have previously worked as a Machine Operative, Machine Setter or Manufacturing Operative.

You must be able to travel to Alfreton for this role.

Shifts:

• Four on, four off rotating shifts• Start times: 06:00 – 18:00 and 18:00 – 06:00• Flexibility to work both day and night shifts is required• Rota provided in advance• Three thirty-minute paid breaks

Rates of Pay:

Pre-twelve weeks:

• £12.80 per hour (standard hours)• £19.20 per hour (out-of-hours once all shifts are completed)• £25.60 per hour (Saturday 18:00 – Sunday 18:00)

Post-twelve weeks:

• £15.21 per hour (standard hours)• £19.41 per hour (out-of-hours once all shifts are completed)• £25.88 per hour (Saturday 18:00 – Sunday 18:00)

Benefits:

As a Production Machine Operative, you will receive:

• Ongoing work with opportunities for career development and progression• Full training and continuous support• Friendly and supportive team environment• Free onsite parking• Free hot drinks and water• Vending machines onsite• Lockers provided• All workwear supplied onsite

Day-to-Day Duties:

As a Production Machine Operative, your duties will include:

• Assisting with the operation and basic maintenance of production lines• Setting and operating machinery• Reading and following detailed work instructions accurately• Monitoring and checking products to ensure quality standards are met• Packing items and weighing products• Using computers and production-based technology• Adhering strictly to all health and safety procedures

Essential Skills:

To be successful as a Production Machine Operative, you will need:

• Ability to carry out manual handling tasks, including lifting and moving materials• Strong attention to detail• Confidence following written and verbal instructions• Previous experience working in a food production environment• Previous machine operative or machine-setting experience• Comfortable using technology and computer systems• A team-focused attitude with the ability to meet production targets

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience within a production or manufacturing environment• Available to start work as soon as possible

Training:

• Full company policy and procedures training• Numeracy and literacy test to be completed prior to starting

Apply:

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Production Machine Operative, apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

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