Food Production Operative
| Posting date: | 21 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 to £14.71 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 December 2025 |
| Location: | Somercotes, Alfreton |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Essential Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Mixing Operative – Temp to perm – Griffith Foods – Somercotes (DE55)
Looking for a secure job with excellent pay, fixed shifts, and the chance to go permanent? Join the Griffith Foods production team as a Mixing Operative today!
Griffith Foods, a leading manufacturer of sauces, seasonings, and food ingredients, is expanding their production team in Somercotes (DE55). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that has been running since 1919, operating in over 30 countries, with strong values around sustainability, community, and diversity.
This food production operative role offers consistent shifts, excellent overtime, and long-term career potential.
If you’ve worked as a production operative, factory operative, warehouse operative, machine operative, or food production operative, this role could be ideal for you.
Pay rates:
Days: £12.21 per hour
Nights: £12.30 per hour
After 12 weeks: £14.47 per hour
Overtime: Up to £24.06 per hour
Shifts:
4 on, 4 off rotation
6am – 6pm or 6pm – 6am
Why work as a Mixing Operative at Griffith Foods?
Ongoing job with a permanent contract after 12 weeks (sometimes sooner based on performance)
Excellent overtime rates – earn up to £24.06 per hour
Fixed shift pattern – 4 on, 4 off, 12-hour shifts
Work for a business focused on sustainability, diversity, and community
Great team atmosphere and supportive environment
Weekly pay
Your duties as a Mixing Operative:
Mix ingredients for sauces and seasonings following recipes
Operate production lines safely and efficiently
Pack and label finished products to quality standards
Perform quality checks throughout the process
Maintain cleanliness and report any machinery issues
What we’re looking for:
Previous production experience is helpful but not essential
A great attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn
Comfortable with manual handling and being on your feet during shifts
To apply:
Call us on 01773 513310
Email your CV to ilkeston@essentialrecruitment.co.uk
(If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please deem your application unsuccessful at this time).
This vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment (An Employment Business)
Looking for a secure job with excellent pay, fixed shifts, and the chance to go permanent? Join the Griffith Foods production team as a Mixing Operative today!
Griffith Foods, a leading manufacturer of sauces, seasonings, and food ingredients, is expanding their production team in Somercotes (DE55). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that has been running since 1919, operating in over 30 countries, with strong values around sustainability, community, and diversity.
This food production operative role offers consistent shifts, excellent overtime, and long-term career potential.
If you’ve worked as a production operative, factory operative, warehouse operative, machine operative, or food production operative, this role could be ideal for you.
Pay rates:
Days: £12.21 per hour
Nights: £12.30 per hour
After 12 weeks: £14.47 per hour
Overtime: Up to £24.06 per hour
Shifts:
4 on, 4 off rotation
6am – 6pm or 6pm – 6am
Why work as a Mixing Operative at Griffith Foods?
Ongoing job with a permanent contract after 12 weeks (sometimes sooner based on performance)
Excellent overtime rates – earn up to £24.06 per hour
Fixed shift pattern – 4 on, 4 off, 12-hour shifts
Work for a business focused on sustainability, diversity, and community
Great team atmosphere and supportive environment
Weekly pay
Your duties as a Mixing Operative:
Mix ingredients for sauces and seasonings following recipes
Operate production lines safely and efficiently
Pack and label finished products to quality standards
Perform quality checks throughout the process
Maintain cleanliness and report any machinery issues
What we’re looking for:
Previous production experience is helpful but not essential
A great attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn
Comfortable with manual handling and being on your feet during shifts
To apply:
Call us on 01773 513310
Email your CV to ilkeston@essentialrecruitment.co.uk
(If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please deem your application unsuccessful at this time).
This vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment (An Employment Business)