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Production Operative

Job details
Posting date: 04 March 2026
Salary: £12.63 to £14.80 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 03 April 2026
Location: Knowsley, Merseyside, l34 9hx
Company: Acorn Recruitment
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: BBBH24491_1772636426

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Summary

Production Operatives

Knowsley, L34 | Temporary to Permanent | Immediate Starts Available

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting for Production Operatives on a genuine temporary to permanent basis for their client based in Knowsley, L34.

The company supplies high-quality beef and vegetarian substitutes to thousands of customers worldwide and offers excellent working conditions, real opportunities for permanent contracts and long-term progression.

Two roles are currently available.

Role 1: Process Controller

Monday to Friday | 6am-2pm

£14.10 per hour, rising to £14.61 per hour from 1 April.

Key Duties

  • Ensure all machines are running to the correct specification.

  • Make necessary adjustments to meet product specifications.

  • Complete paperwork to ensure full traceability.

  • Regularly handle weights up to 25 kilogrammes.

  • Assist in achieving daily targets and KPIs.

  • Maintain a clean-as-you-go area and demonstrate GMP standards.

  • Maintain high attention to detail and quality standards.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Previous experience working under food hygiene or HACCP regulations (essential).

  • Experience in a QA or QC role desirable.

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to standards.

Role 2: General Operative / Palletising

Monday to Friday | 3pm-11pm

£12.63-£13.33 per hour, rising to £13.14-£13.84 per hour from 1 April.

Key Duties

  • Palletise finished products ready for despatch.

  • Print despatch labels and complete documentation for full traceability.

  • Book stock out using computer systems.

  • Load wagons safely and carefully.

  • Maintain a clean-as-you-go area and demonstrate GMP standards.

  • Maintain high attention to detail and quality standards.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Assist in achieving daily targets and KPIs.

What We Offer

  • Genuine temporary to permanent opportunities.

  • All breaks paid.

  • Immediate starts available.

  • Excellent working conditions.

  • Long-term progression opportunities.

Due to shift start and finish times, candidates must live locally to the site or have their own transport.

Interested?

Apply now to secure your opportunity with immediate starts available.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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