Food Production Operative (Ambient Environment)
Location: Near Takeley
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.00am - 3.00pm
Type: Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: Immediate starts available
About the Role
We're looking for reliable Food Production Operatives to join a growing food manufacturing site that prepares meat‑based products for major retailers. You'll be working in an ambient‑temperature production area, carrying out a mix of packing, line work, and general production duties. This role offers consistent daytime hours, long‑term stability, and a genuine opportunity to secure a permanent position.
Key responsibilities
Work on a busy production line handling various food products
Pack, sort and label items to required standards
Carry out simple quality checks
Assist with loading and unloading materials
Follow food hygiene and safety procedures at all times
Keep your workstation clean and organised
Perform light to moderate lifting during the shift
What We're Looking For
A reliable, positive, hands‑on worker
Comfortable working on your feet and at a steady pace
Good attention to detail
Previous production or warehouse experience is helpful but not essential
Own transport is highly advantageous due to the rural location
Ideal nearby areas include:
Hatfield Broad Oak
Great Dunmow
Great Canfield
Hatfield Heath
White Roding
Braintree
Bishop's Stortford
StanstedThere is also a bus route from Bishop's Stortford.
What You'll Get
Fast‑track start - begin on Monday
Regular weekday daytime shifts (no evenings or weekends)
Weekly pay
Supportive team environment
Training provided
Temp to perm opportunity for committed workers
Why This Role?
This is a great fit if you want stable hours, a clean working environment, and the chance to build a long‑term role within a well‑established food production business