Production Operative


Company:	GI Group Main Account
Salary:	£12.71 - £13
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Smethwick, B66 2JE
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	28 Jul 2026
Closing date:	26 Aug 2026

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Summary

Role Overview

Working at the end of the production line within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The role involves packing finished products, quality checking, and preparing products for dispatch while maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards.

Key Duties

Packing finished products at the end of the production line.

Quality checking products before packing.

Stacking and palletising finished goods.

Keeping the work area clean and tidy.

Following food hygiene and health & safety procedures at all times.

Reporting any product or machinery issues to the supervisor.

Supporting the production team with general duties as required.

Manual handling as part of the role.

Requirements

Previous production or food manufacturing experience is beneficial but not essential.

Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Good attention to detail.

Reliable with good timekeeping.

Comfortable with manual work and standing for long periods.

Shift Pattern

AM Shift

Monday to Saturday

06:00 - 14:30

30-minute unpaid break

Standard working week is 5 days, with the opportunity to work 6 days where available.

PM Shift

Monday to Saturday

14:00 - 22:30

30-minute unpaid break

Fixed shift pattern.

Standard working week is 5 days, with the opportunity to work 6 days where available.

Pay Rates

End of Line Operative: £12.71 per hour

Production/Machine Operative: £13.00 per hour (where the client moves an employee into a skilled role)

Location

Smethwick B66

To Apply

Please submit CV in the first instance

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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