Production Operative

Food Production Operatives – Immediate Start Available Looking for reliable, long‑term work with great shift options? Join our growing production team in Burton‑Upon‑Trent. We have immediate starts and a choice of…

Pay rate £13.05 – £19.58/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 4 September 2026

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Food Production Operatives – Immediate Start Available

Looking for reliable, long‑term work with great shift options? Join our growing production team in Burton‑Upon‑Trent. We have immediate starts and a choice of rotating or night shifts.

Location

Burton‑Upon‑Trent

Working Hours

Weekly Rotating Shifts (Monday–Friday):

6:00am – 2:00pm

2:00pm – 10:00pm

Night Shift (Sunday–Thursday):

10:00pm – 6:00am

Pay Rates

Rotating Shift – Production Operative / Packer:

Standard: £13.05 per hour

Monday to Saturday OT: £16.31 per hour

Sunday Overtime: £19.58 per hour

Night Shift:

Standard: £15.05 per hour

Sunday–Friday Overtime: £18.31 per hour

Saturday Overtime: £21.58 per hour

What You’ll Be Doing

Assembling and packing food products on a production line

Meeting daily targets while maintaining quality standards

Following all Health & Safety and Food Safety procedures

Working as part of a supportive, fast‑moving team

What We’re Looking For

Reliable and punctual individuals

Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment

Able to follow instructions and work safely

Positive team players

Benefits & Rewards

Easy access via public transport

Temp‑to‑Perm opportunities

Pension scheme

Career progression

Free onsite parking

Onsite canteen serving hot meals

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Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!

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