Food Production Operative (FT)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Basic £10.42 per hour; Overtime £13.75 per hour
Location: Thetford; IP24 3RY Free transport from Great Yarmouth and Norwich for both morning and afternoon shift Immediate start No experience needed
Shift: 4 ON 4 OFF from 06:00 am to 18:00 pm OR 18:00 pm to 06:00 am Temp to perm
Mach Recruitment is recruiting for several Food Production Operatives to work in a large food production and distribution site in Thetford; IP24 3RY.
The role: As a Food Production Operative you will be working within a food production environment and your duties will be as followed:
- Packing of customer product as per required specification
- Basic Quality checks of product
- General production duties
- Some lifting of product
- Maintain high levels of housekeeping and ensure food hygiene is adhered to
- To work effectively and safely in line with H&S requirements
- This is a fast-moving environment, all team members must work whilst maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, safety and compliance within the hygiene regulations at all times
- General Duties outlined by your shift supervisor
- Start immediately and are looking for long-term work
- Previous experience is not needed
- Able to work up to 12 hours per shift
- You will be able to travel to Thetford; IP24 3RY
The Benefits:
- Excellent Hourly Rates
- Weekly pay
- Training given
- Temp to perm opportunity
- Friendly environment
- Free Parking
- Accessible by bus
Mach Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Food Production Operative (FT) roles across MachRecruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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