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Food Production Operative

£13.45 per hour
Derby
Temporary

Job Title: Food Production Operative – Pork Section – £13.45 per hour / £31,479 per year

Location: Derby, Ascot Drive
Job Type: Temp to Perm
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5:00am start
Salary: £13.45 per hour / £31,479 per year (based on 45 hours per week)

A leading food production site in Derby (Ascot Drive) is looking for a motivated and reliable Food Production Operative to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a temp to perm position with consistent hours and career progression.

Responsibilities:

  • Breaking down pork primals as part of the meat processing team.

  • Boning and trimming meat to the required specification.

  • Following food hygiene, safety, and quality standards in line with factory operative procedures.

  • Supporting the wider production team to meet targets and deadlines.

  • Keeping work areas clean and organised to maintain food safety standards.

What we’re looking for:

  • Previous experience as a food production operative, factory operative, or in butchery/meat processing (preferred but not essential).

  • Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing quality products.

  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

  • Punctual, reliable, and comfortable with early start times.

Benefits:

  • Temp to perm contract for the right candidate.

  • Monday to Friday working pattern – no weekends.

  • 5:00am start times with consistent hours.

  • Competitive pay: £13.45 per hour / £31,479 per year (45 hours).

  • Full training provided on pork trimming, boning, and production processes.

  • Opportunity to develop skills within a supportive team.

Apply now to secure your place in a growing production team and take the next step in your career!