Food Production Operative
| Company: | HR GO Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.71 - £12.71 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Bishop's Stortford, CM22 7LQ |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Food Production Operative (Ambient Environment)
Location: Near Takeley
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm
Type: Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: Immediate starts available
About the Role
We're looking for reliable
Food Production Operatives to join a growing food manufacturing site supplying major retailers. You'll be working in an
ambient‑temperature production area, carrying out a mix of packing, line work, and general production duties. The role offers
consistent daytime hours, long‑term stability, and a genuine opportunity to secure a permanent position.
Key Responsibilities
- Working on a busy production line handling food products
- Packing, sorting and labelling items to required standards
- Carrying out simple quality and visual checks
- Assisting with loading and unloading materials
- Following food hygiene and health and safety procedures at all times
- Performing light to moderate lifting during the shift
Working Environment
This is a food production setting and there is a
noticeable smell similar to a butcher's environment, along with
stronger aromas of spices and seasoning due to the food being prepared on site. This is normal for the role and applicants should be comfortable working in this type of environment.
What We're Looking For
- A reliable, positive and hands‑on worker
- Comfortable working on your feet and at a steady pace
- Good attention to detail
- Previous production or warehouse experience is helpful but not essential
Own transport is highly advantageous due to the rural location
Ideal nearby areas include:
Hatfield Broad Oak, Great Dunmow, Great Canfield, Hatfield Heath, White Roding, Braintree, Bishop's Stortford and Stansted.
There is also a
bus route available from Bishop's Stortford.
What You'll Get
- Regular weekday daytime shifts (no evenings or weekends)
- Weekly pay
- Supportive team environment
- Training provided
- Temp‑to‑perm opportunity for committed workers
Why This Role?
This role is ideal if you're looking for
stable daytime hours, a hands‑on position, and the chance to build a
long‑term career within a well‑established food production business.
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