Production Operative - Luton

Blue Arrow are actively seeking Production Operatives / General Assistants to join a successful and vibrant team based in Luton, near Luton Airport. As a General Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring…

Pay rate £13.20/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 11 September 2026

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About this job

Blue Arrow are actively seeking Production Operatives / General Assistants to join a successful and vibrant team based in Luton, near Luton Airport. As a General Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring catering products and goods are prepared, handled and distributed to airline customers in line with strict scheduling requirements.

About the Role

Our client is a leading provider of inflight catering, onboard retail and logistics services to major airlines operating across the UK. They are committed to delivering exceptional service and maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and operational excellence.

Key Information

Pay Rate: £13.20 Per Hour
Hours: Part Time, 24 hours per week, 07:00 - 15:30 - 3 days per week. Monday to Sunday. You need to be fully flexible between the shift times and days.
Contract: Temporary with potential extension
Location: Luton, LU1

Benefits

Weekly Pay
Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site, including refreshments
Free on-site parking
Access to Wellbeing Platform with discounts across many retail and hospitality companies
Opportunity to enhance your learning through our online learning platform
Pension scheme
Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing counselling and advice on a wide range of personal and professional issues

Key Responsibilities

As a General Assistant, you will be working in one of the following areas within the business:

Production

Preparing and plating food
Handling packed food goods
Packing amenity kits and flight condimentsEquipment

Stacking shelves
Rotation of stock
Reordering dry stockWash

General cleaning
Waste removal
Washing airline equipment to industry standardsSearch and Seal

Inspecting goods to ensure there are no prohibited items
Checking stock for any damage
Completing relevant paperworkPlease note that duties may vary and are not limited to those listed above.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

To be successful in this role, you must:

Be able to handle pork and alcohol products
Be prepared to stand for long periods of time and have good mobility
Be comfortable working in a chilled environment
Have a good level of English

Screening Requirements

Due to working in the Aviation Sector, If you are successful, we will need to carry out the following:

· Basic DBS Check (Criminal Record Check - No cost, Blue Arrow will cover this)

· 5 Year Employment History Check including references

· International Check (If you have worked outside of the UK in the last 5 years)

If this sounds like the job for you then please click apply now.

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