Food Production Operative

Job description

Job Description:

Production Operative

• Durham Area
• £12.71 per hour
• Monday Thursday | 06:00 15:00 // Friday | 06:30 15:30

We are currently recruiting for aProduction Operativeto join a well-established food manufacturing operation based in the Durham area.

This is a physically demanding, hands-on role working within a fast-paced production environment. You will be working across multiple areas of the production process, supporting the manufacturing of food products from raw ingredient stage through to finished goods.

The Role:

You will be involved in various stages of the production process, including:

• Weighing and preparing ingredients
• Mixing batches using industrial whisks and paddles
• Monitoring product consistency and quality
• Manual handling of materials (regular lifting up to 25kg)
• Transferring product between production areas
• Assisting with small amounts of packing and labelling
• Ensuring strict hygiene and food safety standards are maintained at all times
• Cleaning down equipment and workstations in line with food production regulations

You will rotate across different areas of the production floor depending on daily production requirements, so flexibility and a proactive attitude are essential.

Job Types: Permanent, Temporary

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Durham

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Published at

07-05-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English