General Operative

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Thornton Packing Centre
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Food Manufacturing Production Teamwork Communication Attention to Detail

FULL DESCRIPTION

General Operative FT Perm

We are a family owned business who put people at the centre of all that we do

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 06.0.0am - 2.30pm

Salary: £12.27 per hour

What are we looking for?

Thornton Egg Packing Centre is looking to recruit a General Operative to cover various roles within the Production facility. The ideal candidate will preferably have experience of working in Food Manufacturing environment although full training will be given. The roles will cover all areas of the Food manufacturing facility.

We believe the most successful teams are formed from a diverse talent pool and we strive to employ a wide variety of individuals in our business, selecting the best qualified person for each role regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristics..

What can we offer you?

  • Overtime undertaken is payable at 1.25 of basic rate
  • Free hot drinks on shift
  • Service Awards
  • Enhanced paternity and maternity
  • Free life insurance
  • Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
  • Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
  • Discounted eggs and chicken
  • A Celebration day after 1 years service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday
  • Access to DigiCare + - Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.
  • Discounted Gym Memberships
  • Free Eye Test every two years
  • Discounted mobile phone contracts
  • Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus
  • Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
  • Wellness programme
  • Employee Charity Matching Scheme

If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.

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