HR GO Recruitment

Food Production Operative

CM22 7LQ

Key information

Pay
£12.71 to £13.51 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Temporary
Posted date
29 Sep 2026
Closing date
29 Oct 2026

About this role

Food Production Operative

Location

Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex (Own Transport Required)

Pay Rate

£12.71 - £13.51 per hour

Hours

Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break)

Contract

Temporary to Permanent

Start Date

Immediate Starts Available

About the Role

HRGO Recruitment is currently seeking reliable and hardworking

Food Production Operatives to join a well-established, family-owned food manufacturer based in Hatfield Broad Oak. Celebrating its 100th anniversary next year, the company offers a friendly working environment, full training, and genuine opportunities for career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking for stable weekday work with the potential to secure a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting the operation of food mixing machines
  • Adding and weighing spices and ingredients as instructed
  • Feeding raw materials into production lines
  • Packing and labelling finished food products
  • Labelling boxes ready for dispatch
  • Working efficiently on packing and production lines to meet daily targets
  • Carrying out visual quality checks on products
  • Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic working environment
  • Following food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures at all times
  • Supporting colleagues and supervisors to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

Working Environment

This role is based within a chilled food production facility. Due to the nature of the products being manufactured, there is a noticeable smell similar to a butcher's environment, along with strong aromas of spices and seasonings used during production.

Applicants should be comfortable working in this type of environment.

  • Chilled food production environment
  • Warm clothing is recommended
  • No jewellery or facial piercings permitted on the factory floor
  • All PPE provided daily

Pay & Progression

  • Starting rate of

£12.71 per hour

  • Additional

£0.30 per hour upon successful transition to a permanent contract

  • Additional

£0.50 per hour available through machine training and upskilling

  • Potential earnings of up to

£13.51 per hour

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Full training provided
  • Free sausages every week
  • Monthly attendance incentive with the chance to win prizes
  • Food van onsite daily at 11:00am
  • Full cafeteria facilities including fridge, microwave, seating area and hot drink facilities
  • Secure onsite lockers
  • Free onsite parking
  • Monday to Friday working pattern
  • No evening or weekend work
  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Genuine temporary-to-permanent opportunity

What We're Looking For

  • Reliable and punctual individuals
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Good attention to detail
  • Ability to work on your feet throughout the shift
  • Previous production, food manufacturing, warehouse, or packing experience is beneficial but not essential
  • Own transport is required due to the location of the site

If you're looking for immediate work with long-term prospects and a company that invests in its employees, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact HRGO Recruitment for further information.