Food Production Operatives
| Company: | Acorn Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL7 5BG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Factory Operative | Food Production Operative | Food Manufacturing Operative
Plymouth, Devon | £12.71 per Hour | 6am-3pm | Monday-Friday | 40 Hours per Week | Permanent, Full-Time
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting committed and hardworking
Factory Operatives to join our client's growing production team in
Plymouth.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity within a food production and packaging environment, offering long-term career progression and development opportunities.
We're looking for reliable individuals with a strong work ethic, good attendance and a stable employment history who take pride in producing high-quality products.
If you enjoy physical work, thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to become part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
Permanent, full-time employment.
£12.71 per hour.
Monday to Friday shifts, 6am-3pm, with a one-hour unpaid break.
40 hours per week.
Opportunities for career progression and development.
Free on-site parking.
28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, pro rata.
Company sick pay after six months' continuous service.
Discount membership after six months' service, providing retail, leisure, fitness and entertainment discounts.
Free annual flu jab.
Employee referral programme.
Supportive team environment.
Key Duties
Work across all areas of food production and packaging operations.
Help produce premium food products to high standards of quality, food safety and customer satisfaction.
Maintain high levels of attention to detail in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
Carry out regular manual handling tasks, lifting up to 15kg at a time.
Work efficiently to meet production targets.
Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and product quality.
Work collaboratively with the production team to support daily operations.
This is a physically demanding
Factory Operative role. You must be comfortable working in very cold food production areas, with some areas extremely hot, standing for extended periods and carrying out manual handling tasks.
Requirements
Essential:
Previous food factory, production or food manufacturing experience.
Strong work ethic and reliability.
Good attendance and timekeeping.
Ability to work quickly while maintaining high standards.
Good attention to detail.
Flexible approach to work.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good physical fitness and manual handling capability, including lifting up to 15kg.
Good English and numeracy skills.
Desirable:
Experience working in chilled or freezer environments.
Experience working to food safety and hygiene standards.
Interested?
If you're an experienced
Factory Operative, Food Production Operative or Food Manufacturing Operative looking for a permanent, full-time opportunity in
Plymouth, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now through Acorn by Synergie to be considered for this opportunity, with long-term development and career progression available.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
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