Manufacturer & Factory Operative – £28,000 Benefits – Birmingham, B30 3HZ The Role Are you experienced in sausage manufacturing or factory work? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to high-quality production? Join our growing team, a well-established manufacturer dedicated to producing top-quality products for our customers. We are looking for a Sausage Manufacturer and Factory Operative to contribute to our successful operations. In this role, you will play a key part in our production process. You will be involved in making sausages from start to finish, ensuring top quality and adhering to food safety regulations. You'll also support day-to-day factory operations to maintain efficiency. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today to join a dedicated and friendly team, and help us continue to deliver high-quality products to our customers. Key Responsibilities: Sausage Production: Prepare and mix ingredients, including meat, spices, and casings. Operate sausage-making machines (stuffing, linking, and cutting). Ensure sausages meet production standards for size and quality. Monitor chilling processes and maintain food safety standards. Pack sausages and other products according to packaging guidelines. Perform quality control checks on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods. Factory Operative Duties: Assist with the general operations of the factory, ensuring cleanliness and organisation. Operate additional machinery and tools during production. Support colleagues across various departments, including packaging, storage, and shipping. Handle manual tasks such as lifting, loading, and unloading raw materials and products. Follow all health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe environment. Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment. Help with stock control and inventory management. The Company AW Lashfords has been providing high-quality produce since 1889, starting from a small shop in Kings Heath we now operate a manufacturing unit – only 2 miles from our site back then! Now in the 5th generation of Lashford, our tradition and story live on. Benefits: Annual profit-sharing bonus and Christmas bonus. Overtime available at 1.5x rate, and Sundays at 2x rate. Training and development opportunities. The Person Experience in food manufacturing or factory work, particularly in meat production, is preferred. Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards. Ability to operate and maintain sausage-making equipment. Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output. Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment. Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team. Flexibility and a positive, can-do attitude.