Food Production Operative

Food Production Operative

Sector/Work Environment: Food production

Key Duties:

• Working on the production line, preparing raw meat products such as chicken, pork, beef, lamb.
• Adding ingredients, packing, and labelling products.
• De-boxing various meat primals onto tables.
• De-bagging primals and placing them into trays.
• Lifting boxes from pallets to the de-boxing area (up to 20kg).
• Disposing of empty boxes and bags into rubbish skips.
• Collecting clean trays from the tray wash area.
• Handling heavy lifting tasks as required.
• Rotating tasks with the team to ensure efficient operation.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety.
• Collaborating effectively in a team environment.

Pay rate: £12.91 per hour; OT after 45 hours: £19.37

Any lawful deductions will be explained clearly before engagement. Statutory deductions such as Tax, National Insurance, and pension contributions (where applicable) will apply.

Working Pattern:

Monday to Friday

07:00 to 17:00

OR

16:00 to 01:00

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in the food industry, especially with raw meat (pork, beef, poultry), is preferred.
• Comfortable working in cold conditions for approximately 9 hours daily.
• Physically fit to handle lifting up to 20kg.
• Flexible with working hours, as shifts may vary depending on the department.
• Teamwork-oriented with a strong work ethic.

This job is commutable from the following areas Derby, Nottingham, Burton and surrounding areas.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please submit your CV by clicking "Apply Now" and we will be in touch immediately.

We will ask for evidence of your right to work in the UK and any applicable qualifications or licences needed for the role.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and comply with the Equality Act 2010.

Ethero Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.