Skilled Production Operative

Role Title: Skilled Production & Operations Roles

Location: Leigh (WN7)
Job Type: Permanent
Annual Salary: £27,747.40 – £37,434.84 per annum
Working Hours: Shift patterns vary depending on the role

About the Role

JDR are recruiting for multiple permanent positions with one of Leigh’s largest and most reputable food manufacturing companies. These opportunities do not come around often, making this an excellent chance to join a well-established business offering long-term stability and career development.

We are currently hiring for a range of skilled production, hygiene, and kitchen roles across different departments. Successful candidates will play a key part in ensuring the safe, hygienic, and efficient production of high-quality food products while maintaining excellent manufacturing standards.

Available roles include:

• Preparation Operator (Rotating) – Monday to Friday 6:00 – 14:00 /14:00 – 22:00 £29,251.83
• Technician Cookhouse (Rotating) – Monday to Friday 6:00 – 14:00 /14:00 – 22:00 £33,498.76
• Multi-skilled Operative (Days) – Continental Shift 06:00 – 18:00 £27,742.66
• Multi-skilled Operative (Rotating) – Monday to Friday 6:00 – 14:00 /14:00 – 22:00 £27,742.40
• Team Leader Support (Nights) – Continental Shift 18:00 – 06:00 £36,072.08
• Extruder Operator (Nights) – Continental Shift 18:00 – 06:00 £37,734.84

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will vary depending on the role but may include:

• Operating and monitoring production or packing machinery

• Processing and preparing finished goods ready for dispatch

• Maintaining high food safety, hygiene, and quality standards

• Following health & safety procedures and good manufacturing practices (GMP)

• Cleaning and sanitising production equipment and factory areas

• Conducting basic checks, reporting faults, and escalating issues where necessary

• Supporting investigations into production or quality issues

• Managing waste, yard areas, and site hygiene where applicable

• Assisting with food preparation and kitchen duties in catering roles

• Working collaboratively with team leaders and colleagues to ensure efficient operations

What We’re Looking For in a Candidate

We are looking for motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Previous food production, manufacturing, hygiene, or kitchen experience – minimum 1 year in any of the listed roles (preferred but not essential for all roles)

• A strong understanding of health & safety and food hygiene standards

• The ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively

• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality

• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn

• Flexibility to work shift patterns depending on the role

• Reliability and a strong work ethic