Food production operative

Food Production Operative

Gap personnel is recruiting food production operatives for a busy factory based in Chessington. In this role, you will help keep the production line running smoothly and make sure products are packed and ready to go to customers.

Hours: 7:00am – 7:00pm
Shifts: 4 on, 4 off
Pay: £13.10ph, Overtime £19.65ph
Type: Temp to perm and permanent opportunities for the right candidate.

Increase pay through dedicated training & learning – Earn up to £15.34–£23.02ph (L3)

Location & Travel:

• Excellent bus routes from Kingston, Surbiton, and Tolworth
• Bus stop is just a 1-minute walk from the site
• Around 25–30 minutes by train from London Waterloo to Tolworth or Chessington North
• Free on-site parking

Duties:

• Getting machines ready for use (cleaning, basic checks, and starting them up)
• Adjusting simple machine settings, like speed, when needed
• Feeding materials or parts into machines
• Packing products into trays or bags based on instructions
• Preparing finished products so they are ready for delivery
• Making sure all products and packaging are labelled correctly
• Adding cardboard sleeves to packaged items
• Checking that goods being loaded or unloaded match the paperwork
• Keeping your work area clean, tidy, and safe
• Using manual handling equipment safely to move items

Requirements:

• Previous factory or production experience is required
• Can comfortably commute to site
• Good communication skills
• Able to read, write, and speak English
• Willing to learn new skills
• Works well as part of a team
• No shellfish allergies

Company Benefits:

• 20 days holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), increasing by 1 day per year up to 25 days
• Pension: 5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution
• Life insurance (3× annual salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff discount on products
• Free refreshments
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sports & Social Fund

To apply for this food production operative position, please send your updated CV to (url removed), complete online registration, or contact the team for more information on (phone number removed).