Food Production Operative

Production Machine Operative - Alfreton People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Production Machine Operative to join our well-established manufacturing client based in Alfreton, Derbyshire (DE55). This is a fantastic opportunity offering competitive rates of pay, ongoing work, and genuine opportunities for growth and progression within a reputable and growing business. This role would suit candidates who have previously worked as a Machine Operative, Machine Setter or Manufacturing Operative. You must be able to travel to Alfreton for this role. Shifts: • Four on, four off rotating shifts • Start times: 06:00 – 18:00 and 18:00 – 06:00 • Flexibility to work both day and night shifts is required • Rota provided in advance • Three thirty-minute paid breaks Rates of Pay: Pre-twelve weeks: • £12.80 per hour (standard hours) • £19.20 per hour (out-of-hours once all shifts are completed) • £25.60 per hour (Saturday 18:00 – Sunday 18:00) Post-twelve weeks: • £15.21 per hour (standard hours) • £19.41 per hour (out-of-hours once all shifts are completed) • £25.88 per hour (Saturday 18:00 – Sunday 18:00) Benefits: As a Production Machine Operative, you will receive: • Ongoing work with opportunities for career development and progression • Full training and continuous support • Friendly and supportive team environment • Free onsite parking • Free hot drinks and water • Vending machines onsite • Lockers provided • All workwear supplied onsite Day-to-Day Duties: As a Production Machine Operative, your duties will include: • Assisting with the operation and basic maintenance of production lines • Setting and operating machinery • Reading and following detailed work instructions accurately • Monitoring and checking products to ensure quality standards are met • Packing items and weighing products • Using computers and production-based technology • Adhering strictly to all health and safety procedures Essential Skills: To be successful as a Production Machine Operative, you will need: • Ability to carry out manual handling tasks, including lifting and moving materials • Strong attention to detail • Confidence following written and verbal instructions • Previous experience working in a food production environment • Previous machine operative or machine-setting experience • Comfortable using technology and computer systems • A team-focused attitude with the ability to meet production targets Desirable Experience: • Previous experience within a production or manufacturing environment • Available to start work as soon as possible Training: • Full company policy and procedures training • Numeracy and literacy test to be completed prior to starting Apply: If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Production Machine Operative, apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch. People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process