Food Production Opportunities

Location: Redruth, Cornwall
Pay: £12.71 - £14.95 per hour (depending on role and experience)

We are currently recruiting for a range of opportunities within a busy food production facility in Redruth. From production and forklift roles through to leadership positions, there are opportunities available for candidates looking for long-term work and career progression.

Current Vacancies

Food Production Operatives - from £12.71 per hour

Counterbalance FLT Drivers - from £13.11 per hour

Key Operatives - £13.80 per hour, increasing to £14.20 per hour after 26 weeks

Line Leaders - up to £14.95 per hour following successful completion of training

Rates increase following a qualifying period.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• AM and PM shifts available
• Full-time hours
• 40 hours guaranteed per week
• Regular overtime available
• Alternate Saturday working may be required in some departments

Duties May Include

• Weighing, grading and preparing products
• Packing, labelling and sealing finished goods
• Quality control and product inspection
• Machine operation and production support
• Palletising and dispatch duties
• Loading and unloading deliveries
• Forklift operation (licensed roles only)
• Completing compliance and production records
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards
• Supporting and leading small teams within production departments

Leadership Opportunities

Key Operative

An excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress into a supervisory position.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting and deputising for Line Leaders
• Leading small teams of up to 6 operatives
• Monitoring production performance and quality standards
• Completing production and stock records
• Supporting the training and development of colleagues
• Assisting with hygiene and compliance requirements

Line Leader

Responsible for leading production teams and ensuring operational targets are achieved.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading teams of 4-12 operatives
• Overseeing production, packing and palletising activities
• Maintaining food safety, GMP and health & safety standards
• Training and mentoring team members
• Completing production and stock documentation
• Leading hygiene activities and compliance checks

What We're Looking For

• Reliable and hardworking individuals
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Previous food production or manufacturing experience beneficial
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Leadership experience preferred for Key Operative and Line Leader roles
• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence required for FLT positions

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay from £12.71 to £14.95 per hour
• Weekly pay
• Online payslips
• 28 days paid annual leave (pro-rata)
• Pension contributions
• Full training provided
• Ongoing development opportunities
• Potential for permanent employment
• PPE provided where required

Interviews are available immediately for leadership and specialist roles. Full training will be provided for suitable candidates applying for Production Operative positions.

To find out more or apply, contact Olivia at The Best Connection Truro today.