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Production Operative

Job Posted: 10 hours ago

Salary: £ 12.3 - 13.3 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chessington North and Hook, Greater London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Food Production Operative

Location: Chessington area (food manufacturing site)
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off, 07:00 – 19:00
Hourly Pay: £12.30 (rising to £13.30 upon successful conversion)
Contract Type: Temp to perm16 weeks, with view to permanent employment

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Production Operative to join a busy food manufacturing operation (chilled environment). You’ll be part of a team producing and packing high-quality food products, working in a hygienic, fast-paced environment. The 16-week period acts as a pathway to permanent employment for those who demonstrate reliability, commitment, and the ability to perform to standard.

This is not a “stop-gap” role, we are seeking candidates who are serious about building a stable career in food production, willing to be hands-on, and comfortable being on their feet for long shifts.

Key Responsibilities

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    Working on the production line: portions, packing, weighing, labelling, quality checks

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    Operating manual and semi-automated equipment (training provided)

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    Maintaining hygiene, cleanliness, and following “clean-as-you-go” practices

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    Adhering to food safety, HACCP, and health & safety protocols

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    Reporting any faults, defects, or deviations immediately

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    Supporting colleagues and being flexible to contribute across tasks

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    Meeting productivity and quality targets as you progress

What We’re Looking For

Essential / Preferable Qualifications & Traits

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    Food Safety Level 2 certification, or willingness to complete our online training before or upon start

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    Strong work ethic: reliable, willing to commit full 16 weeks and beyond

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    Ability to remain alert and maintain quality over full 12-hour shifts

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    Comfortable working in a chilled, high-output food production environment

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    Basic English to follow instructions and record data

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    Previous experience in food production / manufacturing is a bonus but not essential

Physical & Work Requirements

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    Must be able to stand, walk, bend, lift (up to ~15 kg) over long periods

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    Able to tolerate cold zones (chilled work areas)

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    Comfortable wearing required PPE (gloves, hair nets, overalls, etc.)

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    Able to commute reliably to the site

What We Offer

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    Structured Temp-to-Perm pathway: £12.30/hr during 16 weeks, rising to £13.30/hr upon conversion into permanent role

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    Full training, including food safety, HACCP, and on-the-job coaching

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    Weekly monitoring, feedback and support during the 16 weeks

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    Stable shift pattern and consistency (4 on / 4 off)

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    Opportunity for long-term career progression in a well-established operation

The Pathway Explained

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    The 16-week period acts as a real assessment window, not just a “trial”

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    Performance, attendance, reliability, quality, and culture fit will all be evaluated

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    Those who meet the criteria will be offered direct permanent employment

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    Support and feedback will be ongoing (weekly touchpoints)

How to Apply

Please submit your CV / application with a short note explaining:

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    Why you want to work in food production

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    Whether you hold a Food Safety Level 2 qualification (or your willingness to complete it)

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    Your availability and commute (or postal area)

Before You Apply

Do not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:

Bank details.
National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

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