Food Operative
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN15 8SN |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -082025-4677_1770994074 |
Summary
Food Production Operative - Vegetable Factory
Location: Flixborough Industrial Estate
Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour
Hours: Ad‑hoc shifts / Part‑time / Flexible working
About the RoleWe are recruiting Food Production Operatives to join a busy vegetable processing factory based on Flixborough Industrial Estate. This role is ideal for those seeking ad‑hoc days, flexible working, or part‑time hours.
Key Responsibilities- Operating machinery on the production line
- Sorting vegetables and removing any damaged or poor‑quality produce
- Packing vegetables into trays and boxes
- Weighing products to ensure correct portions
- Meeting production targets
- Following hygiene, food safety, and health & safety procedures
- Ability to lift 10kg trays of packed vegetables
- Comfortable working on your feet for long periods
- Able to work in a chilled environment
- The role is physically demanding
- Start time: 7:00am
- Shift length: Between 8 and 12 hours
- Shifts are offered on an ad‑hoc basis - ideal for flexible or part‑time workers
- Reliable and punctual
- Good attention to detail
- Able to work at pace
- Physically capable of lifting 10kg
- Able to work well in a team
- No previous experience required
We are seeking candidates with a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
If you do not currently hold this qualification, you will need to complete and pass a test within your first 3 months.
On‑Site Facilities️ Canteen available
- Seating area
- Facilities to warm up food
- Break areas
Location: Flixborough Industrial Estate
Transport: Limited public transport - own transport recommended
What We Offer- £12.21 per hour
- Weekly pay
- Flexible ad‑hoc shifts
- Overtime opportunities
- Friendly, supportive working environment
- Full training provided
Email:
Office Telephone: 01724 876111
Mobile: 07740 406371
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.