Food Production Operative / Packers

Job Summary by the Career Balance Team:

Accept Recruitment is recruiting Food Production Operatives/Packers for a new manufacturing site in Nuneaton. The role requires basic numeracy and English language skills, the ability to work quickly and accurately, and operate machinery while following safety and hygiene instructions. Previous experience in food manufacturing or warehousing is preferable. The shift patterns include AM, PM, and night shifts, with pay rates increasing after 12 weeks. Benefits include opportunities for progression, a great working environment, and annual onsite events. Accept Recruitment is an equal opportunities recruiter.

Job Description:

Accept Recruitment is currently recruiting for Food Production Operatives / Packers for our client’s new manufacturing site located in the heart of Nuneaton. This state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest technology to perfect all their product lines. Join their prestigious healthy snack company that believes healthy snacks should taste great and be sustainable.

Requirements of the Role:

• Basic numeracy and English language skills are essential, with the ability to follow safety and hygiene instructions.
• Suitable for individuals with good practical skills, who work quickly and accurately, excel as team players, and can maintain concentration over long periods.
• The role involves operating machinery while standing and wearing provided protective clothing, such as overalls and safety shoes.
• Health and safety is a top priority, and you will be responsible for reporting any issues or suggesting improvements to enhance our work environment.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Previous experience in food manufacturing or warehousing environments is preferable.
• Numeracy and English language skills will be assessed during the interview.
• Ability to work quickly and methodically.
• Strong team-working skills.
• Ability to concentrate during repetitive tasks.
• Proficiency in following instructions.
• Awareness of health and safety protocols.
• Desirable: Experience working in food manufacturing, GCSEs or equivalent (including English and math), previous production line experience in FMCG, and current hygiene and health and safety certificate.

Shift Patterns and Pay Rates:

• AM Shift: 6:00 am – 2:00 pm, pay rate £10.42ph, increasing to £10.92ph after 12 weeks.
• PM Shift: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm, pay rate £10.42ph, increasing to £10.92ph after 12 weeks.
• Night Shift: 10:00 pm – 6:00 am, pay rate £12.05ph, increasing to £12.55ph after 12 weeks.

Benefits:

• Excellent opportunity for progression and becoming a lead operative.
• Ongoing position with potential for permanent opportunities.
• Enjoy a great working environment.
• Warm working conditions.
• Annual onsite events.
• Chance to be recognized as Temp of the Year.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the application deadline/closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, please assume that unfortunately, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.

Accept Recruitment is an equal opportunities recruiter, welcoming applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age. We act as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Nuneaton, Warwickshire