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Posted 07 August, 2026

Production Operative

Quest Employment
Oxford, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Location: Bicester
Contract Type: Temporary Ongoing
Hours: Full-Time
Pay Rate: £15.43/h

The Role\n

Quest Employment is representing a well-established client in Bicester that is looking for reliable and hardworking General Operatives to join their team. This role involves working within a chilled environment and offers opportunities across both dispatch and fresh food production departments.

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Successful candidates will be comfortable working in a cold environment, carrying out physical tasks, and maintaining high standards of quality, hygiene, and safety.

Duties & ResponsibilitiesDispatch Operative\n
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    Picking customer orders accurately

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    Scanning order tickets and products

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    Palletising and preparing orders for dispatch

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    Moving and lifting boxes weighing up to 20kg

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    Ensuring orders are packed correctly and ready for shipment

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    Maintaining a clean and organised work area

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Fresh Room Operative\n
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    Preparing and processing fresh fish products

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    Packing products into appropriate packaging

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    Labelling products accurately

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    Following food safety and hygiene procedures

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    Conducting quality checks on products

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    Maintaining cleanliness within the production area

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Requirements\n
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    Previous warehouse, production, food production, or dispatch experience is advantageous but not essential

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    Comfortable working in a chilled environment

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    Able to carry out manual handling and lift up to 20kg

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    Good attention to detail

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    Reliable with a strong work ethic

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    Able to work effectively as part of a team

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    Understanding of health and safety procedures

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Working Environment\n
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    Cold/chilled working conditions

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    High-visibility vest and safety footwear are mandatory

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    Warm clothing is strongly recommended

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Available Shift Patterns\n
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    Monday to Friday, 9:30pm 6:30am

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    Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm

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If you are looking for a hands-on role within a busy and supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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