Food Production Operative
| Posting date: | 22 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.71 to £19.07 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2026 |
| Location: | Potton, Bedfordshire, SG19 1NU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -112025-15575_1776866499 |
Summary
The Best Connection are recruiting Production Operatives for our client a well established and highly respected manufacturer of fresh meat and deli products. Candidates will be handling fresh meat, including Pork products in a controlled environment and will be working with a friendly team many of whom have worked happily at the site for many years.
The roles are offered with the following shift pattern - Pay rates are £12.71 per hour, Overtime is paid at time and a half after 40 hours.
Monday - Friday 06:00 - 14:30hrs
Transport is available for the AM shift, subject to availability from Bedford/Luton Pick up points - please contact the branch for further information.
Responsibilities of the Food Production Operative role include:
- Prepare raw meat products and pastry products to specification and production targets
- Clean and sanitise all equipment and utensils post and pre production to the highest standards
- Follow all health and safety and food hygiene protocol reporting any hazards or concerns to management.
- Work collaboratively with the team, and carry out other duties as required including cleaning and sanitising.
- Wear required PPE at all times
Requirements of the Food Production/ Hygiene Operative:
- Follow all PPE Food production guidelines, and hygiene protocol at all times
- Be able to commit to 12 hour/8 hour shift patterns on an on-going basis.
- Have own reliable transport or live locally to fit in with shift requirements
- Have a positive can - do attitude with good communication skills
- Happy to work in chilled environment as required.
Benefits of working with The Best Connection:
- Online payslips
- 28 days paid holiday pro rata
- Friendly professionally trained consultants
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.