Skilled Production Operative

Leigh, Greater Manchester
GBP27747.40 - GBP35035.74
Permanent
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Join one of Leigh’s most established food manufacturing companies and build a stable career in skilled production operations.
Role Title: Skilled Production & Operations Roles
Location: Leigh (WN7)
Job Type: Permanent
Annual Salary: £27,747.40 – £35,035.74 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 QA 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:
  • 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 £27,747.40
  • Multi-skilled Operative (Nights) – Continental Shift 18:00 – 06:00 £31,3651.90
  • QA Auditor FTC (Rotating) – Monday to Friday 6:00 – 14:00 /14:00 – 22:00 £32,085.00
  • Hygiene operator (Days) – Friday to Sunday 06:00 – 18:00 Monday 06:00 – 14:00 £31,959.21
  • Hygiene Technician (Days) – Friday to Sunday 06:00 – 18:00 Monday 06:00 – 14:00 £35,035.74
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
Sound like the role for you? Apply through Indeed and one of the team will be in touch.
JDRBolton
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
JDR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
JDR Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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