Production Operative
| Posting date: | 06 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.21 to £13.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 September 2025 |
| Location: | Widnes, Cheshire, wa8 0za |
| Company: | Acorn Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | BBBH24491_1754495022 |
Summary
Acorn by Synergie islooking for Production Operatives for our client, a fast-growing friendly company based in Central Widnes who supply flavourings to the health and nutrition industries.
The company have core values of honesty, integrity, accountability, teamwork and customer focus which have allowed them to grow rapidly within the last four years
This is a great opportunity to join the team and make a real difference at work
Flexibility is key and hours of work will vary to meet the production needs, but full time hours are offered, Monday - Friday, initially on a temporary ongoing basis, with opportunities for permanent contracts and job progressions available
The rate of pay will depend upon experience and hours worked but will be betweeen £12.21 and £13.00 per hour
The role includes weighing, blending, testing and dispensing of batches in a fast-paced production environment.
Duties of the Production Operatives will include but are not limited to
· Carry out the production of batches as per the requirements of the production plan.
· Maintain accurate records of batch production, including measurements, materials used and batch/lot numbers.
· Keep the work area and equipment clean and well-maintained.
· Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols, such as the handling of hazardous materials.
· Assist in the upkeep of hygiene standards and workplace standards within the department, ensuring PPE, personal hygiene and H&S rules and regulations are always followed.
· Operate and maintain mixing equipment, ensuring they are functioning correctly and safely.
· Ensure proper handling and storage of raw materials and finished products.
· Follow quality control procedures to prevent deviations and ensure consistency in product quality.
· Escalate quality/health and safety issues with the supervisor.
· Track inventory levels of raw materials and report shortages or discrepancies to supervisors.
· Assist in the stock take of raw materials.
· Ensure that all required information is being captured on relevant documentation..
· Engage for continuous improvement.
The ideal Production Operatives will:
- Have previously worked in a manufacturing role ideally within a food production environment
- Be keen to learn
- Have a positive can do attitude
- Have excellent communciation skills
- Be health and safety aware
- Have excellent manual handling skills
- Be flexible regarding working hours
- Experience working on a BRC accredited site where standards are kept high enough to be audit ready at all times and experience of food hygiene and HAACP regulations would be a distinct advantage for the role
Full training is provided and the most important aspect is that any candidates come to work ready and willing to learn and interract with the rest of the team.
The benefits of working for Acorn at this particular client are:
- Weekly Pay
- Holiday Pay
- Pension Contributions
- Access to the Acorn Rewards Scheme
- Dedicated Account Manager
- Free on site parking
- Friendly working team environment
- Free food and drink
There will be an interview process for the positions and we look forward to receiving your application for the role.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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