Food production operative (JN -082025-5641) Redruth, England

Salary: GBP12.71 - GBP14.76 per hour

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 £12.71 to £14.76 per hour
  • 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
  • Interviews will be required for leadership and specialist positions. Full training will be provided for suitable candidates applying for Production Operative roles.