Production Operative

Bolton · Cleaning & Facilities

£11.75 per hourNight shift
Production Operative

Location: Westhoughton, Bolton (BL5 3XU)
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
Job Type: Temporary Ongoing with Long-Term Opportunities
Hours: Full-time, Various Shifts Available

Join a Leading Snack Food Manufacturer

Are you looking for a stable production role with the opportunity for long-term work? We are currently recruiting Production Operatives to join a well-established and successful snack food manufacturer based in Westhoughton, Bolton.

This is an excellent opportunity for reliable and hardworking individuals with previous food production experience to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Production Operative Duties

As a Production Operative, your responsibilities will include:

  • Working on busy food production lines
  • Feeding products and materials into machinery
  • Packing finished products
  • Carrying out quality control checks
  • Boxing and palletising products ready for dispatch
  • Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards
  • Following health and safety procedures at all times

Please note that this role involves some manual handling, including lifting products weighing up to 20kg.

Shift Patterns Available

We have a variety of shift patterns available:

  • Monday to Friday: 06:00 - 14:00
  • Monday to Friday: 14:00 - 22:00
  • Monday to Friday: 12:00 - 20:00
  • Monday to Thursday: 22:00 - 06:00 (Night Shift)

Overtime may be available depending on business requirements.

Important: Due to limited public transport availability, candidates must be able to travel to site for a 06:00 start and return home after a 22:00 finish.

What We're Looking For
  • Previous experience within a food manufacturing or food production environment
  • Experience of packing, production line work, or warehouse operations
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Reliable and committed work ethic
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
PPE Requirements

Candidates must provide:

  • Safety boots
  • High-visibility vest

A site induction and risk assessment will be completed on your first day.

Food Manufacturing Requirements

As this is a food production environment, the following rules must be followed:

  • No nuts or sesame products brought onto site
  • No heavy makeup or strong perfume/aftershave
  • No jewellery
  • No false nails
Site Location

Wingates Industrial Estate
Great Bank Road
Westhoughton
Bolton
BL5 3XU

Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Ongoing work available
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Immediate starts available
  • Long-term opportunities for successful candidates
  • Friendly team environment

Apply today to secure your place with one of the UK's leading snack food manufacturers. Immediate starts available for suitable candidates.

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Frequently asked questions

  • How do I apply for Production Operative?

    Click the 'Apply for this job' button above. You'll be taken to the employer's site to complete your application.

  • What are the shift details?

    Night shift

  • What is the pay?

    £11.75 per hour

  • Where is this job based?

    Bolton

  • Who is the employer?

    Time Recruitment

  • Is this a night shift?

    Yes. This is a night shift role — shift times are shown in the listing above.

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