Production Operative

Job description

Production Operatives Brackley

We are currently recruiting experienced Production Operatives on behalf of our client to join a busy, fast-paced chilled food production facility in Brackley.

Shift & Pay

• Shift: Twilight Shift
• Working Days: Sunday Thursday
• Hours: 18:00 03:00
• Pay Rate: £15.15 per hour + £2.00 shift allowance
• Transport: Provided from Banbury

The Role

You will work as part of a production team ensuring all manufacturing, food safety, and health & safety standards are maintained at all times within a chilled food production environment.

Working Environment

• Cold and hot conditions depending on department
• Fast-paced production setting
• Moving machinery and mechanical equipment
• Moderate noise levels hearing protection must be worn in all production areas

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out metal detection checks and complete all CCP paperwork
• Conduct temperature checks every 30 minutes in Exit Chiller areas
• Check temperatures of dolavs before entering fridge storage
• Place dolavs on HOLD when temperatures exceed 4C and complete required paperwork
• Cover colleagues during break times
• Scan trays and pallet labels, ensuring stock is uploaded correctly to INVAR
• Move pallets and dolavs ready for loading
• Scan PLU codes, apply labels, and seal dolav liners
• Deliver dolavs to designated fridge areas
• Complete tray orders and grading to QAS standards
• Box AA birds for open market and A-grade customer orders
• Carry out strip out and rework duties
• Calibrate scales
• Operate manual handling equipment including:

• Counterbalance forklift
• PPT
• Pump trucks
• Production machinery and systems (once trained)

Report spillages or machinery issues to management Ensure correct procedures for coloured utensils, containers, and PPE are followed

Requirements

• Previous production experience is essential
• Ability to work in a chilled, fast-moving environment
• Strong attention to detail and food safety standards
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• CV required to apply

If you are reliable, hardworking, and looking for a long-term opportunity with excellent pay and transport provided, we would love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Brackley

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

£15.00 Per Hour

Published at

16-06-2026

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