Food Production Operative

Posted on September 1st, 2026
location Erith briefcase Temporary £12.82 per hour

Apply today to work as an Food Production Operative for our client, who specialises in making and developing chilled meals for the top UK supermarkets.

Staffline is recruiting Food Production Operatives in Erith.

The rate of pay is £12.82 per hour.

This is a full-time role working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern and the hours of work are:
- 7am to 7pm

Applicants must be willing to handle meat products (including beef and pork) as part of the role and be able to work in chill food production environment.

Your Time at Work

As a Food Production Operative you will be responsible for:

- Working in a chilled environment
- Working across multiple departments, producing ready meals
- Packing products from the production line
- Using OCM scales in accordance with working practices
- Maintaining a clean work area
- Following health and safety protocol

Our Perfect Worker

Our ideal food production operative should be physically fit and comfortable standing for the duration of their shift.

Skills we are looking for:
- Basic English language
- Following health and safety rules
- Following food hygiene and safety rules
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work in busy food production environment

No previous experience is necessary as full training is provided.

Key Information and Benefits

- Earn £12.82 per hour
- 4 on 4 off
- OnSite support from Staffline
- Canteen on site
- Free car parking on site
- Good links to public transport
- PPE provided
- Full training provided

Job Ref: 1FERN

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's largest recruitment solutions partner, enabling over 35,000 people into good work every week. We operate at more than 420 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security.
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