Production Operative

Production Operative

Sunderland

Immediate Permanent Opportunity - Start your career with a permanent contract from day one!

• £13.87 per hour
• Overtime paid after 36.66 hours at £17.34 per hour

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Rotating shifts

06:00-14:00 & 14:00-22:00

• Working across 7 days, including weekends
• Full-time, permanent position
• Career progression opportunities

CTRG is recruiting Production Operatives on behalf of a well-established food manufacturer in Sunderland.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the business on a permanent contract from day one.

Why Join?

• Permanent employment from your first day
• Competitive pay with enhanced overtime rates
• Long-term job security with a leading food manufacturer
• Full training provided
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Modern production facilities
• Consistent, full-time hours
• Full PPE provided

As a Production Operative, you'll play an important role in producing high-quality food products whilst working in a fast-paced and supportive environment where safety, quality and teamwork are at the heart of everything they do.

Shift Pattern

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Rotating shifts

• 06:00 - 14:00
• 14:00 - 22:00
• Working across 7 days, including weekends, on a rostered basis
• Full-time, permanent employment

The Role

Working within both Low Risk and High Risk production areas, your responsibilities will include

• Carrying out production duties as directed by Team Leaders and Shift Managers
• Operating machinery and equipment once trained and authorised
• Ensuring products meet quality, food safety and hygiene standards
• Completing production paperwork and quality checks accurately
• Following all HACCP, GMP and site operating procedures
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards and following "Clean As You Go" practices
• Supporting critical production processes, including:
• Ovens
• Mixing
• Metal Detection
• Chillers
• X-Ray Equipment
• Tumblers
• Searers
• Reporting faults, hazards and production issues promptly
• Supporting colleagues and new starters where appropriate
• Wearing PPE correctly and adhering to health and safety requirements

What We're Looking For

• Previous production or manufacturing experience is advantageous but not essential
• Food production experience would be beneficial
• Basic Food Safety knowledge or Food Safety Level 2 qualification desirable
• Good written and spoken English
• Strong attention to detail
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, flexible and committed to high standards

See the Role Before You Start

Successful candidates will be invited to attend a site induction before starting, giving you the opportunity to

• Tour the production facility
• Meet the management team
• See the operation firsthand
• Learn more about the working environment
• Gain a full understanding of the role before commencing employment

Apply Today

If you're hardworking, reliable and looking for a secure, permanent position with genuine long-term prospects, we'd love to hear from you.

ctrg limited is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.