Food Production Operative
| Company: | Thorn Baker Recruitment |
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| Salary: | £13.52 to £13.52 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | LE18 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking to recruit experienced Food Production & Packing Operatives for our client based in Wigston, Leicester.
Working in a clean and well-maintained food production environment, you'll be involved in producting and packing baked goods, with opportunities to work across different departments.
The Role
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Working across various food production departments, including the oven and baking department.
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Packing baked products and placing items onto trays.
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Moving trolleys and carrying out general warehouse duties.
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Some manual handling, depending on the department.
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Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and working safely.
Shift Patterns & Pay
There are two full-time day shift options available:
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Saturday to Tuesday: 6am–6pm
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Wednesday to Saturday: 6am–6pm
Both shifts operate on a 4 on, 4 off rotation.
Pay: £13.52 per hour
About You
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Previous food production or food packing experience is desirable.
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Comfortable working 12-hour night shifts.
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Reliable, hardworking and happy to work across different departments.
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Able to travel to and from Wigston for 6pm starts and 6am finishes, as public transport is limited at these times.
What's on Offer?
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Excellent, clean working conditions.
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Canteen facilities on site.
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Ongoing training and support.
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Ongoing work with a well-established food production business.
Please note: These are full-time positions. Part-time opportunities are not available.
Interested? Apply today or contact us at
leicester@thornbaker.co.uk for more information.
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