Factory Operative

CV-Library • Little Walden, Essex • 2w ago

Location: Near Saffron Walden (Own Transport Required) Pay: £13.45 per hour Job Type: Temporary to Permanent Hours: 45 paid hours per week

We're currently recruiting Technical Operators for a well-established food manufacturing company based near Saffron Walden. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a temp-to-perm position with a growing business, offering long-term career prospects for the right candidates.

This role is ideal for candidates with previous factory or manufacturing experience who are looking to develop their technical skills in a modern production environment.

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 7:00am – 4:00pm
45 paid hours per week (all breaks are paid)

Pay

£13.45 per hour

The Role

As a Technical Operator, you'll be responsible for operating production and packing machinery while ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Your duties will include:

Operating production and packing equipment.
Following manufacturing recipes and work instructions.
Machine operation and monitoring production processes.
Mixing powders and ingredients.
Packing finished products.
Completing production, quality and manufacturing records.
Carrying out routine equipment cleaning and basic autonomous maintenance.
Identifying and reporting equipment faults.
Working to HACCP, GMP and Health & Safety standards.
Assisting with quality inspections and checks.
Using problem-solving techniques to improve processes and minimise downtime.

What We're Looking For

Previous factory or manufacturing experience is essential.
Experience within food production is beneficial but not essential.
Experience operating machinery within a production environment.
Knowledge of packing processes and mixing ingredients/powders.
QA/QC experience would be advantageous.
Good attention to detail and ability to follow written work instructions.
Reliable, hardworking and keen to secure a long-term opportunity.
Comfortable working in a food production environment and wearing PPE.
Own transport is essential, as the site is located on an airfield with no public transport access.
Applicants must be looking for a temp-to-perm opportunity (this role is not suitable for students or short-term availability).

What You'll Receive

Competitive hourly rate.
Paid breaks.
45 paid hours every week.

If you're an experienced production or manufacturing operative looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you

Apply directly