Production Operative

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 22 March 2026
LOCATION
Watton
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Production Line Operation Food Safety Quality Control Teamwork Hygiene Standards Attention to Detail

FULL DESCRIPTION

Production Operative
Watton -£12.21 - £18.61

Working hours:
4on/4off & Mon-Fri

Job type: Temporary

Job sector: Food manufacturing

Job Description

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] in Watton, Norfolk is serious about its quality pork products. Now we’re hungry for talented people to join us. It’s win win; you achieve your potential, we achieve our ambitious growth plans.

If you are successful you will have the opportunity to be taken on with a permanent contract with Cranswick PLC.

Job requirements of Food Production Operative:

We offer training so previous experience isn’t necessary, just a team player mentality with the desire to get the job done well. We offer fantastic progression opportunities and are always looking to promote from within, so if you’re looking for a new starting point in your career, this is a great one!

As a General Operative in on of department at the meat factory in Watton, you’ll be packing some of the country’s best-selling pork products including our tasty loin steaks, chops and sausages.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate on a production line in a chilled environment
  • Pack, weigh, and label food products
  • Conduct quality checks and report any issues
  • Follow hygiene, food safety, and health & safety standards
  • Maintain a clean and organised workstation
  • Support general production tasks as needed

Shift Patterns (4on/4off & Mon-Fri):

  • Day Shifts: 4on4off (05:30 AM – 17:00 PM o 06:00 AM – 17:00 PM) or Mon-Fri (06:00 AM - 16:00 PM)
  • Night Shifts: 4on4off (16:30 PM – 03:30 AM or 17:00 PM – 03:30 AM) or Mon-Fri (16:00 PM - 01:00 AM)

Shift time may vary slightly depending on the department

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience in food production or manufacturing is beneficial but not required
  • Comfortable working in chilled conditions
  • Good attention to detail
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
  • Willing to work a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern

Benefits: • Weekly pay – starying rates: £12.21ph (Mon-Fri days), £12.56 (4on4off days), £13.35 (Mon-Fri nights), £13.74 (4on4off nights) • Ongoing work with potential for permanent positions • Full training and PPE provided • Onsite parking and canteen facilities • Staff sale available • Supportive and friendly team environment

If you are interested and meet the above criteria, please send your CV to [contact hidden] or call the team on [contact hidden] if you have any queries.

Please note: Prestige Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer with 30 years of service within the recruitment & staffing sector.

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