Food Production Operatives
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £13.16p/h |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Wrexham, Wales |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Butchers Recruiter |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Maelor001 |
Summary
Linco Food Production Operative - Wrexham
If you want reliable work, proper training, and a role where every shift plays a part in feeding the nation, this Food Production Operative opportunity offers hands-on work in a modern food production environment with clear structure and progression.
What’s in it for you
• Immediate start in a stable, full-time role
• Pay rates between £13.16p/h & then £14.63p/h once passed probation period
• 2 shift patterns: Shift 1: Mon 04.00 – 4pm , Tues – Fri 13.30 – 23:30pm – Shift 2: Tues – Sat 5am – 2pm
• Full training provided, no prior qualifications required
• PPE supplied so you can start safely from day one
• Overtime available when demand increases
• Genuine opportunities to progress within food production
What you’ll be getting stuck into as a Food Production Operative
• Preparing, grading, and trussing poultry products to specification
• Safely hang birds onto the processing line as they exit the controlled atmosphere system, ensuring calm handling and full compliance with Bird Welfare standards.
• Carry out the knife cut stage to support effective processing, following all safety, welfare, and quality procedures.
• Maintain excellent hygiene standards by washing Dolavs, trailers, and equipment to minimise contamination risks.
• Support the wider team by covering trained operatives during periods of absence, ensuring smooth and continuous production.
• Positioning poultry correctly on the production line for further processing
• Carrying out quality checks and handling offal where required
• Supporting despatch tasks including loading, unloading, and documentation
• Completing hygiene duties including cleaning equipment and work areas
What you’ll bring to the table as a Food Production Operative
• Previous experience in food production, poultry, meat processing, or FMCG environments
• Ability to work safely with raw product and within a live bird environment
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, and GMP principles
• Confidence following health and safety procedures in a fast-paced setting
• Clear written and spoken English communication skills
Working hours: Full-time with flexible shifts, including nights (role dependant)
If you want reliable work, proper training, and a role where every shift plays a part in feeding the nation, this Food Production Operative opportunity offers hands-on work in a modern food production environment with clear structure and progression.
What’s in it for you
• Immediate start in a stable, full-time role
• Pay rates between £13.16p/h & then £14.63p/h once passed probation period
• 2 shift patterns: Shift 1: Mon 04.00 – 4pm , Tues – Fri 13.30 – 23:30pm – Shift 2: Tues – Sat 5am – 2pm
• Full training provided, no prior qualifications required
• PPE supplied so you can start safely from day one
• Overtime available when demand increases
• Genuine opportunities to progress within food production
What you’ll be getting stuck into as a Food Production Operative
• Preparing, grading, and trussing poultry products to specification
• Safely hang birds onto the processing line as they exit the controlled atmosphere system, ensuring calm handling and full compliance with Bird Welfare standards.
• Carry out the knife cut stage to support effective processing, following all safety, welfare, and quality procedures.
• Maintain excellent hygiene standards by washing Dolavs, trailers, and equipment to minimise contamination risks.
• Support the wider team by covering trained operatives during periods of absence, ensuring smooth and continuous production.
• Positioning poultry correctly on the production line for further processing
• Carrying out quality checks and handling offal where required
• Supporting despatch tasks including loading, unloading, and documentation
• Completing hygiene duties including cleaning equipment and work areas
What you’ll bring to the table as a Food Production Operative
• Previous experience in food production, poultry, meat processing, or FMCG environments
• Ability to work safely with raw product and within a live bird environment
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, and GMP principles
• Confidence following health and safety procedures in a fast-paced setting
• Clear written and spoken English communication skills
Working hours: Full-time with flexible shifts, including nights (role dependant)