Food Production Operative

Mixing Operative – Temp to perm – Griffith Foods – Somercotes (DE55)

Looking for a secure job with excellent pay, fixed shifts, and the chance to go permanent? Join the Griffith Foods production team as a Mixing Operative today!

Griffith Foods, a leading manufacturer of sauces, seasonings, and food ingredients, is expanding their production team in Somercotes (DE55). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that has been running since 1919, operating in over 30 countries, with strong values around sustainability, community, and diversity.

This food production operative role offers consistent shifts, excellent overtime, and long-term career potential.

If you’ve worked as a production operative, factory operative, warehouse operative, machine operative, or food production operative, this role could be ideal for you.

Pay rates

Pay

£12.80 per hour

£15.21 per hour after 12 weeks

Overtime up to £25.88 per hour

Shifts

4 on, 4 off rotation

6am – 6pm or 6pm – 6am

Why work as a Mixing Operative at Griffith Foods?

Ongoing job with a permanent contract after 12 weeks (sometimes sooner based on performance)

Excellent overtime rates

Fixed shift pattern – 4 on, 4 off, 12-hour shifts

Work for a business focused on sustainability, diversity, and community

Great team atmosphere and supportive environment

Weekly pay

Your duties as a

Mixing Operative

Mix ingredients for sauces and seasonings following recipes

Operate production lines safely and efficiently

Pack and label finished products to quality standards

Perform quality checks throughout the process

Maintain cleanliness and report any machinery issues

What we’re looking for

Previous production experience is helpful but not essential

A great attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn

Comfortable with manual handling and being on your feet during shifts

To apply

Call us on 01773 513310

Email your CV to ilkeston@essentialrecruitment.co.uk

(If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please deem your application unsuccessful at this time).

This vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment (An Employment Business)