Full time Temporary

Production Operative

Pertemps Bristol Perm Hub

Highbridge, Cumberland, CA5 7DR

£12.71 per hour

Posted: 27 August 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 26 September 2026

Ref: 60757073

Apply Save

About the Role

A Production Operative position is available in Highbridge, paying £12.71 per hour. This full-time, temporary contract runs Monday to Thursday, 7:30am to 5:00pm, with potential for extension. Working within a food manufacturing setting, you will handle raw materials, lift items up to 15kg, inspect products for quality, and weigh ingredients precisely. Full training ensures you can perform these duties safely. We seek reliable, hardworking individuals ready to learn. This hands-on role suits those comfortable with manual work and following strict procedures. If you possess a strong work ethic and attention to detail, apply now through Pertemps to join this production team.

Location: Highbridge
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am – 5:00pm
Contract: Temporary, with the potential to continue
Pertemps are currently recruiting for Food Production Operatives to join a busy manufacturing environment in Highbridge.
This is a hands-on role working across different areas of the production process. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates who are reliable, hardworking and keen to learn.
The RoleDepending on the area you are working in, your duties may include:

Loading and inspecting products on a production line
Handling raw materials and ingredients, including lifting items up to 15kg
Checking products for quality and removing any foreign materials
Weighing ingredients accurately in line with production requirements
Assisting with the preparation and cooking process
Inspecting labels and best-before dates
Packing finished products into trays and boxes
Operating or assisting with packing and wrapping machinery
Building and stacking pallets
Folding and assembling packaging
Applying labels, stickers and tamper-evident seals
Hand-tying tags and labels
Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment
Following strict food hygiene and health & safety procedures

About You
The ideal candidate will:

Be physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
Have good attention to detail
Be reliable, punctual and hardworking
Have a proactive attitude and use common sense
Be comfortable working in a warm manufacturing environment
Be happy carrying out repetitive tasks
Take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness
Understand the importance of food hygiene
Be willing to learn and work across different areas of production

Previous food manufacturing experience is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.
Important InformationAs this is a food production environment, high standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness are essential. Candidates must be prepared to follow strict site procedures relating to food safety and hygiene.
Due to the nature of the environment, nuts and nut-based products are not permitted on site.
Why Pertemps?