Factory Operative
CV-LibraryLittle Walden, EssextemporaryPosted: 18 August 2026
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Pay: £13.45 per hour
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Hours: 45 paid hours per week
We're currently recruiting Technical Operators for a well-established food manufacturing company based near Saffron Walden. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a temp-to-perm position with a growing business, offering long-term career prospects for the right candidates.
This role is ideal for candidates with previous factory or manufacturing experience who are looking to develop their technical skills in a modern production environment.
Working Hours
* Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
* Friday: 7:00am – 4:00pm
* 45 paid hours per week (all breaks are paid)
Pay
* £13.45 per hour
The Role
As a Technical Operator, you'll be responsible for operating production and packing machinery while ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
Your duties will include:
* Operating production and packing equipment.
* Following manufacturing recipes and work instructions.
* Machine operation and monitoring production processes.
* Mixing powders and ingredients.
* Packing finished products.
* Completing production, quality and manufacturing records.
* Carrying out routine equipment cleaning and basic autonomous maintenance.
* Identifying and reporting equipment faults.
* Working to HACCP, GMP and Health & Safety standards.
* Assisting with quality inspections and checks.
* Using problem-solving techniques to improve processes and minimise downtime.
What We're Looking For
* Previous factory or manufacturing experience is essential.
* Experience within food production is beneficial but not essential.
* Experience operating machinery within a production environment.
* Knowledge of packing processes and mixing ingredients/powders.
* QA/QC experience would be advantageous.
* Good attention to detail and ability to follow written work instructions.
* Reliable, hardworking and keen to secure a long-term opportunity.
* Comfortable working in a food production environment and wearing PPE.
* Own transport is essential, as the site is located on an airfield with no public transport access.
* Applicants must be looking for a temp-to-perm opportunity (this role is not suitable for students or short-term availability).
What You'll Receive
* Competitive hourly rate.
* Paid breaks.
* 45 paid hours every week.
If you're an experienced production or manufacturing operative looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Hours: 45 paid hours per week
We're currently recruiting Technical Operators for a well-established food manufacturing company based near Saffron Walden. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a temp-to-perm position with a growing business, offering long-term career prospects for the right candidates.
This role is ideal for candidates with previous factory or manufacturing experience who are looking to develop their technical skills in a modern production environment.
Working Hours
* Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
* Friday: 7:00am – 4:00pm
* 45 paid hours per week (all breaks are paid)
Pay
* £13.45 per hour
The Role
As a Technical Operator, you'll be responsible for operating production and packing machinery while ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
Your duties will include:
* Operating production and packing equipment.
* Following manufacturing recipes and work instructions.
* Machine operation and monitoring production processes.
* Mixing powders and ingredients.
* Packing finished products.
* Completing production, quality and manufacturing records.
* Carrying out routine equipment cleaning and basic autonomous maintenance.
* Identifying and reporting equipment faults.
* Working to HACCP, GMP and Health & Safety standards.
* Assisting with quality inspections and checks.
* Using problem-solving techniques to improve processes and minimise downtime.
What We're Looking For
* Previous factory or manufacturing experience is essential.
* Experience within food production is beneficial but not essential.
* Experience operating machinery within a production environment.
* Knowledge of packing processes and mixing ingredients/powders.
* QA/QC experience would be advantageous.
* Good attention to detail and ability to follow written work instructions.
* Reliable, hardworking and keen to secure a long-term opportunity.
* Comfortable working in a food production environment and wearing PPE.
* Own transport is essential, as the site is located on an airfield with no public transport access.
* Applicants must be looking for a temp-to-perm opportunity (this role is not suitable for students or short-term availability).
What You'll Receive
* Competitive hourly rate.
* Paid breaks.
* 45 paid hours every week.
If you're an experienced production or manufacturing operative looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you