The Best Connection Bedford are delighted to be supporting one of our new clients, a manufacturer of high quality fresh meat and deli products - based in Potton, Sandy. We are recruiting for Food Production and Hygiene Operatives, There are various shift patterns available, pay rate is £12.21 per hour for day shifts and £18.32 per hour after 40 hours per week. Shift patterns include: 06:00am - 14:30pm Monday to Friday, 14:00pm - 20:00pm Monday to Friday, 08:00am - 20:00pm Monday to Friday. There is a bus shuttle service for the early shifts with pick-up points in Bedford and Luton - please contact the branch for information. Duties are as follows: Responsibilities of the Food Production/Hygiene Operative: Hygiene operatives will be responsible for cleaning, sanitising and preparing equipment for production runs Food Production Operatives will be responsible for preparing fresh meat products, including pork products to the highest standards and production targets To adhere to all food safety and site safety laws at all time, reporting to management any actions needing immediate attention. Maintain a safe and tidy workplace and work with the hygiene and production teams to complete tasks on time and to production targets. Label and organise food products in the designated areas. Wear the PPE provided and ensure that all equipment and utensils are used correctly. Requirements of the Food Production/Hygiene Operatives: Previous food production experience of fresh produce an advantage Hardworking with an awareness of food hygiene and production targets Great team player with excellent communication and organisational skills Candidate will be working in a chilled environment at certain times of the shift, so must dress appropriately. Candidates must be able to commit to shift patterns and have reliable transport. Benefits of working for The Best Connection: 28 days a year paid holiday pro rata Online payslips and candidate portal Friendly professionally trained consultants