Food Production Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Title: Food Production Operative / Food Packer
FOOD PRODUCTION OPERATIVES WANTED!!! FOOD PRODUCTION OPERATIVES WANTED!!!
Our client based in the Saltley area of Birmingham are looking to acquire x20 experienced Food Production Operatives to join their expanding team.
As a Food Production Operative, it is essential you would need to have proven experience working in a same role. **You must hold a valid in date Level 2 Food Hygiene in Manufacturing Qualification (this can be easily obtained through online learning)**
Your duties/skills required as a Food Production Operative are:
- You'll work as part of a close-knit team and play a major part in making and packing some of the nation's much loved products
- Have has a passion for quality and follows all the correct processes and procedures to ensure the best products are made and our customers are satisfied.
- Skills Comfortable with handling, preparing and baking of food, long periods of standing, lifting and carrying, as well as other tasks such as cleaning.
- Can be working in varied working environment from Freezer, Chill, Ambient, Tray Wash and Hygiene. Flexible work approach is ideal but choice of working area is available.
Please note: No evidence of respiratory problems (as working in a bakery environment has exposure to flour and dust and would not suit individuals with respiratory problems).
Working hours are:
- Choice of shifts from Monday - Sunday on a shift basis from 06:00 - 14:00, 08:00 - 16:00, 09:00 - 17:00, 11:00 - 19:00, 12:00 - 20:00, 14:00 - 22:00 and 16:00 - 00:00.
- Flexibility is ideal working on this contract to ensure regular weekly shifts.
Pay Rate:
- Pre 12 weeks: £10.42ph
- Post 12 weeks: AMs £10.83ph, PMs £12.18ph and Nights £13.54ph
- O/T paid at £16.25ph - £27.08ph depending on the shift
For the right person as an experienced Food Production Operative this will be an immediate start and offers long-term ongoing subject to performance and good timekeeping with the potential to receive a permanent contract.
If you want to work for one of the largest reputable bakeries in the U.K, then please call today asking for Aidden or Lauren on 0121 628 8001 BE QUICK These roles wont last long!!
Benefits & Requirements:
- Hourly rate as above, or the appropriate National Minimum Wage (age dependent)
- 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
- Canteen
- Ongoing Assignment
- Overtime Available
- Possible permanent position following a successful trial period
- Shift Premiums
- Training Provided
- Weekend Work
How to achieve higher pay rate:
After working 12 continuous weeks
All vacancies are available and correct at the time of posting. Some details may be subject to change
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: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Food Production Operative roles across The Best Connection Employment Group'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 HR Consulting.
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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