Join Sofina Foods Europe as a Production Operative 2x8. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in food manufacturing, working with a wide range of high-quality fish products.
The Role: Sofina Foods is seeking reliable, hardworking Production Operatives to join our fast-paced, collaborative team at our South Quay Coated site. Whether you’re starting your career in food production or looking for a fresh challenge, this role offers meaningful work, structured shifts, and the chance to contribute to a business that prides itself on quality and safety.
Payrate: £12.21 per hour (pending pay review). Shift: The hours of work for this role are rotating weekly; 05:00-13:00 / 13:00-21:00 Monday to Friday.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* Support the safe, efficient production of food products, following all relevant procedures and standards
* Carry out a variety of key production tasks, including feeding materials, packing into inner and outer cartons, box making, and palletising
* Prepare and handle fresh and frozen fish and ingredients in line with product specifications
* Perform line feeding, decanting, weighing, and mixing of ingredients
* Complete polybag sealing, cartooning, lidding, collating, and packing (individual and catering packs)
* Stack and palletise boxes, while maintaining the flow of ingredients and packaging on the line
* Ensure equipment is functioning effectively and raise issues when necessary
* Adhere to all hygiene, safety, and quality standards
* Escalate concerns to the Advanced Operative to support achievement of the shift production plan
The Ideal Candidate:
* We’re looking for individuals who bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
* Practical and dependable, with good attention to detail
* Able to work as part of a team in a busy production environment
* Aware of hygiene, quality, and safety requirements in food manufacturing
* Flexible and open to a rotating shift pattern
* Food Hygiene Level 2 is an advantage, but not essential – full training will be provided.
Why Sofina Foods?:
* Competitive hourly pay
* Access to our Online Benefits Hub
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Company pension scheme
Equal Opportunities: Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
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