KPI RECRUITING LTD

Food Production Operative

CW5 7PA

Key information

Pay
£12.71 to £12.71 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Temporary
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
12 Oct 2026
Closing date
11 Nov 2026

About this role

KPI Recruiting are on the look out for a Food Production Operative for our client based in Nantwich.

As a Food Production Operative your working hours and days are

  • 5 out of 7 days per week
  • 8- 10 hours per day

The rate of pay as a

Food Production Operative is

  • £12.71 p/h

The duties and responsibilities as a

Food Production Operative are

•

Operate Cutting Equipment

Once trained, safely operate automated and semi-automated cheese cutting machinery to cut large cheese blocks into specified sizes and formats.

•

Prepare Cheese for Cutting

Correctly position and load cheese blocks onto conveyors, cutting equipment, or designated work areas in accordance with production procedures.

•

Monitor Cutting Process

Monitor machinery during production to ensure accurate and consistent cuts while maintaining product quality and minimising waste.

•

Product Handling

Carefully handle cheese throughout the cutting process to prevent damage and maintain the required product appearance and quality.

•

Production Targets

Work efficiently to meet daily production requirements while maintaining safety, quality, and hygiene standards.

The ideal candidate for a

Food Production Operative would require

  • Previous experience in

food manufacturing, dairy processing, cheese production, packaging, or a similar production environment is desirable.

  • Ability to work safely and efficiently around automated machinery and cutting equipment.
  • Good attention to detail, particularly when checking weights, cuts, labels, and product quality.
  • Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods.
  • Ability to regularly lift and move loads of up to

25 kg, where required.

  • Comfortable working in a

cold, humid, and fast-paced food production environment.

  • Ability to follow production instructions, quality procedures, and safety requirements.
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Willingness to undertake training and develop competence on cutting machinery and production equipment.
  • Strong commitment to

food safety, product quality, cleanliness, and workplace safety.

If this role as a Food Production Operative is for you then APPLY NOW or contact our Crewe Team on 01270 589943.

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