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General operative

Job details
Posting date: 19 March 2026
Salary: £12.75 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 18 April 2026
Location: Telford, Shropshire, TF6 5ER
Remote working: On-site only
Company: GI Group Main Account
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 1571_1773936679

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Summary

Job Advert: General Operative - Potato Factory (Telford, TF6)

Location: TF6 (Outside of Telford - Own transport recommended)

Pay: £12.75 per hour

We are seeking reliable and detail-oriented General Operatives to join our potato harvesting team, located just outside Telford.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspect potatoes for quality, removing spuds with mould, damage, or defects

Ensure only the best produce continues through the grading process

Maintain high hygiene and safety standards at all times

Role Details:

Shift start times: 7:00am or 7:45am

Shift lengths vary between 4-12 hours, depending on demand

The role involves standing for extended periods-good stamina required

Ad hoc shifts available as required; part time and full time hours on offer

Due to location, own transport is preferred

Candidate Requirements:

High attention to detail

Reliability and punctuality

Ability to stand for long periods

Flexibility with shifts and hours

What We Offer:

Competitive pay at £12.75 per hour, paid weekly

Flexible shift patterns to fit your availability

Supportive team environment

Interested applicants should be prepared for physically active, hands-on work and flexible to cover shifts as required.

Apply now to join a hardworking team and be part of the harvest!

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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