Acorn Recruitment

Production Operative

Knowsley L34 9HX

Key information

Pay
£12.92 to £13.62 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Temporary
Posted date
27 Oct 2026
Closing date
26 Nov 2026

About this role

Production Operative | Food Production Operative | Manufacturing Operative | Packing Operative

Knowsley, L34 | £12.92-£13.62 per hour | Monday to Friday 5am-1pm | Temporary to Permanent | Immediate Starts Available

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting

Production Operatives to join a leading food manufacturer based in

Knowsley, L34.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced

Production Operatives,

Food Production Operatives,

Manufacturing Operatives,

Packing Operatives, or

Machine Operatives looking for a temporary to permanent position with excellent working conditions and genuine long-term career prospects.

The company supplies high-quality beef and vegetarian products to customers worldwide and is looking for reliable, hardworking individuals who are keen to develop within a fast-paced food production environment.

What We Offer

  • £12.92-£13.62 per hour (depending on role and shift).
  • Temporary to permanent opportunity.
  • Immediate starts available.
  • All breaks paid.
  • All PPE provided.
  • Excellent working conditions.
  • Long-term career progression opportunities.
  • Full training and ongoing support.

Key Duties

  • Operate production machinery safely and efficiently.
  • Pack finished products to company quality standards.
  • Weigh raw materials accurately.
  • Complete production paperwork to ensure full traceability.
  • Palletise finished products ready for dispatch.
  • Recycle waste materials, including packaging.
  • Handle materials weighing up to 25kg.
  • Achieve daily production targets and KPIs.
  • Maintain GMP standards and a clean-as-you-go working environment.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Work collaboratively as part of the production team.

Requirements

  • Previous experience working in a food production environment.
  • Knowledge of food hygiene and HACCP regulations.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
  • Good manual handling ability.
  • Reliable, punctual, and proactive approach to work.
  • Ability to cover alternative shift times when required to meet business needs.
  • Due to shift start and finish times, applicants must live locally or have their own transport.

Working Hours

Hours available currently

-

Monday to Friday

5am-1pm

Flexibility to cover alternative shifts when required is essential.

Interested?

Apply today with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this

Production Operative,

Food Production Operative,

Manufacturing Operative,

Packing Operative, or

Machine Operative opportunity in

Knowsley, or contact the Acorn by Synergie team for more information.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.