Production Operative – Machine Operator / Ticket Machine Operative (Meat Production)
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Location: Preston
Salary: £12.30 per hour
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Shifts: 07:00 – 15:30, 5 days from 6 (Monday – Saturday rota)
We are currently recruiting experienced Production Operatives to join our fast-paced meat manufacturing team in Preston. This role is ideal for individuals with meat experience, a background as a butcher, or experience operating production machinery and ticket machines in a food production environment.
As a Production Operative, you will play a vital role in ensuring products are processed, labelled, and packed accurately and efficiently. The role involves working with machinery, maintaining traceability records, and upholding high food safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
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Operate various types of production machinery, including ticket machines, weighing machines, and heat sealers.
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Print and apply accurate tickets, labels, and traceability information to meat products.
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Complete digital records on an iPad—good English speaking, reading, and writing skills are essential.
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Ensure consistent product quality while working in a chilled environment (5°C).
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Follow health & safety procedures, hygiene standards, and manual handling practices (lifting up to 25kg).
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Support the wider team to achieve daily production and performance targets.
Key Requirements:
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Previous experience operating machinery or ticket machines in a production operative role.
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Meat experience or butchery knowledge is highly desirable but not essential.
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Strong English language skills for reading instructions, completing documentation, and working with digital systems.
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Physically fit, reliable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
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Flexibility to work Monday to Saturday on a rota basis.
Benefits:
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Competitive pay rate: £12.30 per hour.
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Full training provided, including machinery use and traceability systems.
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Regular breaks and access to on-site canteen (free tea & coffee, subsidised hot food).
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Workplace pension scheme (subject to eligibility).
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Overtime available and opportunities to grow within the business.
We are looking for reliable, motivated individuals who are ready to work as part of a dedicated team. If you have production operative experience, meat experience, or come from a butcher background, apply now to join our successful operation in Preston