Part Time
Part Time Food Production
Pickles Recruitment
Greater Manchester
Posted: 15 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Closing date: 14 November 2026
Ref: 225730608
Part-Time Food Production / Machine Operator
Pickles Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Part-Time Food Production / Machine Operator to join a busy food manufacturing business on a temporary-to-permanent basis.
We''re looking for somebody who has previous experience operating a flow wrap machine or similar production/packaging machinery, with excellent attention to detail and a flexible approach to working hours.
This role would suit somebody who enjoys a hands-on position, can work confidently on their own initiative and is equally comfortable working as part of a team.
Hours, Pay & Contract
- Hours: Minimum 24 hours per week
- Working Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Flexibility: Must be flexible to work additional hours depending on business requirements
- Starting Pay: £12.71 per hour
- Permanent Pay: £14.01 per hour
- Contract: Temporary to Permanent
- Operating and monitoring a flow wrap machine to ensure products are packaged efficiently and correctly.
- Setting up, adjusting and maintaining machine settings to meet production requirements.
- Ensuring products are wrapped, sealed and presented to the required quality standards.
- Carrying out regular quality checks, identifying packaging defects and reporting any issues.
- Monitoring machine performance and responding to minor operational issues.
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
- Following food hygiene, health and safety and quality control procedures.
- Working closely with colleagues to achieve daily production targets.
- Managing individual workloads effectively when working independently.
- Supporting other areas of production when required.
- Previous experience operating a flow wrap machine or similar production/packaging machinery is essential.
- Experience working within food production or manufacturing is desirable.
- Excellent attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.
- Confident working both independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking with a positive attitude.
- Able to follow instructions and work to established processes.
- Flexible with working hours to accommodate changing business needs.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody looking for part-time hours with the potential for long-term, permanent employment.
You''ll be joining a supportive production team where quality, reliability and a good work ethic are genuinely valued.
Interested? Apply today with your CV!
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