Food production operative
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.71 to £14.76 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Redruth, TR15 1SS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 25 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Food Production Opportunities - Day & Afternoon Shifts
Location: Redruth, Cornwall
Pay: From
£12.71 to £14.76 per hour (depending on role and experience)
We are currently recruiting for a range of exciting opportunities within a busy food production facility in Redruth. Whether you're looking to start a career in production or take the next step into a leadership or specialist role, we have positions available across several departments.
Current Vacancies:
Food Production Operatives - from £12.71 per hour
Forklift Drivers (Counterbalance) - from £13.11 per hour
Key Operative Machine - from £13.10 per hour
Line Leaders - from £13.86 per hour
Rates increase following a qualifying period.
Shift Patterns:
- AM and PM shifts available
- Monday to Friday with the occasional weekend work required
- Full-time hours
- Ongoing opportunities with potential permanent contracts
Duties May Include:
- Weighing, grading and preparing products
- Packing, labelling and sealing finished goods
- Quality control and product inspection
- Palletising and dispatch duties
- Machine operation and production support
- Loading and unloading deliveries
- Forklift operation (licensed roles only)
- Completing compliance and production records
- Supporting and leading small teams within production departments
- Maintaining high hygiene, food safety and health & safety standards
What We're Looking For:
- Reliable and hardworking individuals
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
- Previous food production experience beneficial but not essential
- Leadership experience preferred for Line Leader and Key Operative positions
- Valid Counterbalance FLT licence required for Forklift Driver roles
What We Offer:
- Competitive rates of pay from
- Weekly pay and online payslips
- 28 days paid annual leave pro-rata (inclusive of statutory holidays)
- Pension contributions
- Training and development opportunities
- Potential for permanent employment
- PPE provided where required
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for progression
£12.71 to £14.76 per hour
Interviews will be required for leadership and specialist positions. Full training will be provided for suitable candidates applying for Production Operative roles.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.