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Mixing operative
Job Posted: 4 hours ago
Salary: £ 31,800 - 33,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Braintree, Essex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Mixing Operative
Location: Braintree, Essex
Salary: £31,800 - £33,500 per year (depending on shift patterns & overtime)
Hours: 43 hours per week - Day shifts with occasional late shift cover
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Prime Appointments are delighted to be working with a leading food ingredient manufacturer in Braintree. Established for over a century, this company continues to innovate and lead in its sector. They now have an exciting opportunity for a Mixing Operative to join their stable and supportive team, offering long-term career security and progression.
Why join this company?
Established & secure business - over 100 years of successful trading with excellent staff retention
Positive culture - supportive, ambitious and team-focused environment
Competitive salary - market-leading pay rates
Excellent benefits - 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service), pension scheme, health & wellbeing programme, cycle-to-work scheme, free parking
Career growth - opportunities to upskill, cross-train and progress
The Role of a Mixing Operative:
As a Mixing Operative, you'll play a vital role in the preparation and production of specialist food ingredients supplied worldwide. Your daily duties will include:
Operating and monitoring mixing and blending equipment safely and efficiently
Weighing, measuring and preparing raw ingredients to precise specifications
Following recipes to ensure consistency and quality across batches
Completing hygiene and cleaning schedules to maintain first-class sanitation
Assisting in packaging, labelling and palletising of finished products
Using metal detection and quality checks to ensure food safety compliance
Accurately completing production and safety documentation
Supporting other departments when required (e.g. during peak demand or to cover absence)
What we're looking for in a Mixing Operative:
Previous experience in a food manufacturing or production environment (preferred)
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality standards
A team player with a positive, proactive attitude
Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling (lifting up to 25kg)
Forklift licence (Counterbalance or Bendi) desirable, but not essential
Shift Pattern:
Days: Mon-Thurs 7:15am-5:15pm, Fri 7:15am-3:15pm
Flexibility required to cover late shifts when needed (enhanced pay applies)
This is a fantastic permanent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career with a respected and established manufacturing company.
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