Food Production Operatives required in Halstead
| Posting date: | 06 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.46 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2026 |
| Location: | Halstead, Essex, CO9 2SY |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -042026-20757_1778060691 |
Summary
FOOD PRODUCTION OPERATIVES REQUIRED
Our client based in Halstead, requires Food Production Operatives on a temp to perm basis. You will be involved in key stages of the production process, including weighing, spreading, and finishing products to a high standard.
Shifts: Monday to Friday role: 06:00AM-14:00PM
Location: Halstead
Job Role:
- Accurately weigh and portion product using calibrated scales in line with recipes and batch specifications
- Prepare trays with parchment paper and ensure all equipment is clean and ready for use
- Evenly spread and shape product across trays, maintaining consistent height and quality
- Break down any clumps and ensure trays are filled correctly before passing to the next stage
- Finish products using rolling techniques to achieve a uniform, level result
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment, ensuring waste is disposed of correctly
- Label and prepare completed batches for the next stage of production
Performance & Targets:
- Work efficiently to meet production targets within a fast-paced environment
- Handle trays at a consistent speed, working to strict timeframes per unit
- Contribute to team output to ensure overall line productivity and daily targets are achieved
What we're looking for:
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes accurately
- Ability to work as part of a team in a target-driven environment
- Good level of physical fitness
- Commitment to hygiene, safety, and quality standards
Our client offers:
- £13.46 per hour (PAYE) - Day Shifts
- Free Car Parking
- Access via public transport
- Clean work
- Organised working environment
Other benefits of working for The Best Connection Group Ltd include:
- 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
- Online payslips
- Weekly pay
- Pension contribution
- On-going assignments
- Possible permanent opportunities following successful trial periods
If you are interested in the above FOOD PRODUCTION OPERATIVE position if you have any questions please contact The Chelmsford Office on 01245 349015.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.