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Food Operative

Job details
Posting date: 13 February 2026
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

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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 Role

We 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
Physical Requirements
  • 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
Shift Information
  • 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
About You
  • 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
Qualifications 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 Facilities

Canteen available

  • Seating area
  • Facilities to warm up food
  • Break areas
Important Information

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
How to Apply

Email:

Office Telephone: 01724 876111

Mobile: 07740 406371

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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