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Permanent

Mixing operative

Braintree
money-bag £31800 - £33500/annum
Posted Yesterday

Job Title: Mixing Operative
Location: Braintree, Essex
Salary: -31,800 - -33,500 per year (depending on shift patterns & overtime)
Hours: 43 hours per week - Day shifts with occasional late shift cover
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Prime Appointments are delighted to be working with a leading food ingredient manufacturer in Braintree. Established for over a century, this company continues to innovate and lead in its sector. They now have an exciting opportunity for a Mixing Operative to join their stable and supportive team, offering long-term career security and progression.



Why join this company?

  • Established & secure business - over 100 years of successful trading with excellent staff retention

  • Positive culture - supportive, ambitious and team-focused environment

  • Competitive salary - market-leading pay rates

  • Excellent benefits - 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service), pension scheme, health & wellbeing programme, cycle-to-work scheme, free parking

  • Career growth - opportunities to upskill, cross-train and progress



The Role of a Mixing Operative:

As a Mixing Operative, you''ll play a vital role in the preparation and production of specialist food ingredients supplied worldwide. Your daily duties will include:

  • Operating and monitoring mixing and blending equipment safely and efficiently

  • Weighing, measuring and preparing raw ingredients to precise specifications

  • Following recipes to ensure consistency and quality across batches

  • Completing hygiene and cleaning schedules to maintain first-class sanitation

  • Assisting in packaging, labelling and palletising of finished products

  • Using metal detection and quality checks to ensure food safety compliance

  • Accurately completing production and safety documentation

  • Supporting other departments when required (e.g. during peak demand or to cover absence)



What we''re looking for in a Mixing Operative:

  • Previous experience in a food manufacturing or production environment (preferred)

  • Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality standards

  • A team player with a positive, proactive attitude

  • Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling (lifting up to 25kg)

  • Forklift licence (Counterbalance or Bendi) desirable, but not essential



Shift Pattern:

  • Days: Mon-Thurs 7:15am-5:15pm, Fri 7:15am-3:15pm

  • Flexibility required to cover late shifts when needed (enhanced pay applies)

This is a fantastic permanent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career with a respected and established manufacturing company.

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