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Food Production Operative

Job details
Posting date: 24 September 2025
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 24 October 2025
Location: Paignton, Devon
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Gap Personnel
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: FPRODTQ

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Summary

Food Production Operative – Crab Processing
Paignton
07:00 – 15:00, Monday to Friday
£12.21 per hour
Food Manufacturing – Seafood

Gap Personnel is recruiting for Food Production Operatives on behalf of our client, a respected seafood manufacturer based in Paignton.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where people are truly valued and treated well. The working environment is friendly, supportive, and offers genuine opportunities for temp-to-perm contracts for the right candidates.

Please note: As this is a seafood environment, there is a natural smell of crab in the factory. It’s not unpleasant, but candidates should be comfortable working in this setting.

The Role:
• Preparing, processing, and packing crab products on the production line
• Labelling and quality checking finished goods
• Maintaining hygiene and food safety standards at all times
• Assisting with general production and cleaning duties

What We’re Looking For:
• Previous food production experience is an advantage, but full training will be provided
• Comfortable working in a seafood environment
• Good attention to detail and ability to work at pace
• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic

Benefits:
• £12.21 per hour, paid weekly
• Consistent hours: 07:00 – 15:00, Monday to Friday
• Temp-to-perm opportunities for the right candidates
• A supportive, friendly, and well-run working environment
• All candidates will receive Level 2 Food Hygiene and Health & Safety training

Apply today with your CV via Gap Personnel and take the first step towards a long-term career in food manufacturing!

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