22 food production operative jobs found in Coventry

The Butchers Recruiter are looking for several Food Production Operatives position in Coventry. These are long-term opportunities, with ongoing work from June until December 2026.  You will be working in a chilled environment, handling raw or cured meat (pork/bacon/gammon) through processing, slicing, packing, and delivery - all to customer specifications and quality standards.  What’s in it for you? Weekly pay Dedicated Account Management support Genuine temp-to-perm opportunities after 12 weeks Skilled on-the-job training Free tea & coffee at break times Free Fruit Fridays PPE provided Pension scheme 28 days paid holiday per year Working Hours: (Two-week rotating pattern) 06:00 – 18:00 Week One: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday Week Two: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Pay Rates: £13.29 per hour What you’ll be doing as Food Production Operative: Processing, slicing, and weighing products Grading and packing to customer specs Checking labels and packaging...

Job Description:  Location: Corby Pay Rate: £13.21 per hour + Overtime (paid at time and a half) Shifts: 4 on / 4 off rotating days and nights (6am - 6pm & 6pm - 6am) About the Role We’re currently looking for Production Operatives to join our growing team in Corby. As a key member of our production team, you’ll play an important role in helping us meet production targets while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. You’ll work across various departments including Mixing, Slice & Wrap, and Despatch, ensuring our products are produced, packaged, and dispatched to meet customer expectations. Key Responsibilities Work efficiently on the production line to achieve daily targets Carry out regular quality and safety checks, ensuring products meet company standards Operate machinery safely and report any maintenance issues to your Team Leader Maintain excellent housekeeping standards, keeping your area clean and tidy Support your team to...

Machine Operator (Physical Role) - Fixed or Rotating Shifts (Mon-Fri) Location - Coventry CV6 We're recruiting a Machine Operator to join a busy production team. You'll be working in a hands-on, physical environment, supporting the manufacture and movement of components for a company that designs, makes, moves and improves components. Key Duties Loading/unloading machines with tubes Checking products to ensure quality standards are met Palletising finished goods Working to targets and maintaining output levels General duties as and when required Role Requirements This is a physical role - you will be on your feet all day Able to work at pace and to daily production targets Good attention to detail for product checking Ideally suited to candidates with manufacturing and production backgrounds Reliable and punctual for shift work Shifts Available (Monday to Friday) Morning: 6:00am - 2:00pm Afternoon: 2:00pm - 10:00pm Fixed shifts and rotating shifts available Pay Rates...

AMJ Recruitment are recruiting for an Evening Assembly Shift Manager (who is willing to go through FLT Training), based at our well established Nationally Renown client based in Nuneaton, CV11. Starting - ASAP Hours of Work: 15:00pm until 01:30am (Monday - Thursday) Salary Details: £16.50 - £17.00 depending on experience Term - Ongoing Work (Mon-Thur) Job Role: - Lead, supervise and motivate a team of Assembly Operatives to meet daily production targets - Provide training, guidance and feedback to team members - Monitor workflow, allocate tasks and adjust priorities to meet deadlines and production schedules - Liaise with other departments as and when required - Hands on Team Leading position, where you are leading from the front - Assembly of a wide range of products - Using Air powered Rivet tools and Electric Hand Tools/Drills - Using hand tools (Screwdrivers) - Operating a Counterbalance FLT Truck (In house license provided) - Be able to work towards hitting production...

Do you have experience in a Production environment? Are you based in or around Hinckley? Role: Machine Operator Location: Dodwells Rd, Hinckley LE10 3BX, United Kingdom PayrateRate: £14.91 Per Hour PAYE OT 1.5x OT 2.0x Contract length: 3-6 Months Shift Patterns: Alternating shifts - Week 1 - 6am to 2pm Monday to Friday Week 2 - 2pm to 10pm Monday to Friday Start: ASAP (within 1-2 weeks) Responsibilities: * Working in line with Health and Safety guidance and processes at all times * Managing the setting and running of machinery * Achieving high quality standards on all work produced * Adhering to customer demands in a timely manner * Completing any other duties relevant to the department as requested by the shift manager Essential requirements: * Previous experience in a production environment (2+ years) * Strong verbal and written communication * Comfortable being on foot for long periods of time...

Location: Minworth, West Midlands Contract: Temporary Shift Pattern: Afternoon Shift – Monday to Friday, 2:00pm – 10:00pm Pay: £12.71/hr | Overtime: £16.32/hr (after 37.5 hours) About the Role: We are recruiting Production Operatives to join a high-performing team at our Minworth site. Working across a variety of manual and automated production lines, you will help meet production volume and quality targets while following strict Health & Safety and Quality standards. Key Responsibilities: * Follow all company Health, Safety, and Quality regulations, including Safe Systems of Work and Standard Operating Procedures * Understand and follow customer packaging specifications * Support production efficiency to meet hourly and daily targets * Follow guidance from your Line Leader for production processes * Ensure compliance with internal and external hygiene audits * Adhere to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and clean-as-you-go standards * Assist in the training and...

The Job People are currently looking for a Production Operative for our manufacturing and production client based in Birmingham, Erdington. The chosen candidate must have previous experience working to targets within a manufacturing/production industry. Details of a Production Operative based in Birmingham, Erdington: Monday to Friday Weekly Rotating shifts - 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am Paying between £16.04 - £18.82 per hour Overtime available Long term opportunityAs a Production Operative you will have the below experience: Previous experience working to targets in a Manufacturing and production environment. Excellent time management. Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Able to lift loads of up to 25kg.As a Production Operative based in Erdington you will be required but not limited to the below: Working in a fast paced manufacturing and production environment. Able to work rotating shifts from 6am till 2pm, 2pm till 10pm, 10pm till 6am. Able to hit...

Our client is a well-established manufacturer specialising in bespoke security, modular, and engineered solutions for critical infrastructure sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced and hands-on Bench Hand / Machinist/ Joiner to join their production team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a machining, fabrication, engineering, or mechanical assembly background who enjoys working in a workshop environment and takes pride in producing high-quality work. The Role Working within a busy manufacturing facility, you will be responsible for producing and assembling precision components, carrying out bench fitting activities, and supporting the fabrication and production teams to ensure projects are completed to specification and quality standards. Key Responsibilities * Operate workshop machinery including drills, saws, grinders, and bench-mounted equipment * Measure, mark out, cut, drill, tap, and prepare metal components...

Helpdesk Supervisor Contract: Up to 11th October Location: Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, B66 2QT Role Overview Working across the Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust estate, including Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), Sandwell Health Campus, City Health Campus and community healthcare facilities, you will support the Helpdesk Coordinator in delivering an efficient Hard FM maintenance support service. Key Responsibilities Helpdesk & Team Management: Supervise Helpdesk Operators, monitor performance, support training and development, manage staff rotas, assist with absence, disciplinary and grievance procedures, and provide Helpdesk cover during periods of absence. Maintenance Coordination: Allocate reactive maintenance work to Engineers, manage jeopardy situations, monitor work completion against contractual response times, coordinate subcontractor attendance, chase outstanding information and documentation, and oversee reactive works...

Role: Production Operative (Rotating Shifts) Location: Brierley Hill Pay Rate: £12.71ph (increasing to £14.24ph after 12 full weeks) We are recruiting Production Operatives to work within a busy manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on role involving a range of light industrial and production tasks. Candidates must be flexible, reliable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Hours of Work – Rotating Shift: Monday to Thursday: 5.40am - 1:50pm/ Friday: 05.40am to 11.30am  Monday to Thursday: 1.40pm to 9.50pm/ Friday: 11.20am to 5.10pm Key Duties & Responsibilities: Assembling small components using basic techniques Checking finished parts against written specifications Learning and operating basic machine controls such as start/stop functions under supervision Packing and preparing finished products in line with specifications Operating small presses and fixtures to fit components and fixings Working flexibly across different production areas as required Why...

Machine Operator Night Shift £12.71 per hour + Fortnightly Shift Allowance We are currently seeking a Machine Operator to join a busy manufacturing team on a permanent night shift. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous manufacturing and machine operating experience who is looking to develop their skills within a specialist production environment. Full training will be provided on specific machinery, but candidates must have a background in manufacturing and experience operating machinery within a production setting. Shift Pattern: Permanent Night Shift 12-hour shifts 2-weekly rotationKey Responsibilities Operating and monitoring extrusion machinery following training Setting up and adjusting machines to meet production requirements Conducting routine quality checks and recording production data Loading raw materials and monitoring production output Identifying and reporting machine faults or production issues Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work...

Sewing Machinist Pay: £12.71 - £13.50 per hour (depending on experience) Hours of Work: Monday to Friday- 8am to 2.30pm We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sewing Machinist to join a busy manufacturing team producing high-quality upholstered furniture. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has excellent attention to detail, and enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment. Successful candidate will have previous experience using industrial sewing machines and be confident sewing a range of upholstery fabrics and materials to a consistently high standard. Experience within the furniture or upholstery industry is highly desirable, although candidates with strong industrial sewing experience from other manufacturing sectors will also be considered. Key Responsibilities: Operate a range of industrial sewing machines safely and efficiently. Sew fabric, leather, and other upholstery materials to production specifications. Assemble and stitch furniture...

Laser Setter Operator Location: Dudley Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week (Alternating Shift Pattern) Pay: £14.00 per hour (Morning Shift) / £14.50 per hour (Afternoon Shift) Pay Frequency: Weekly We are looking for an experienced Laser Setter Operator to join our busy manufacturing team. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced production environment where quality, efficiency and safety are key. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating laser cutting machines, ensuring production schedules are met while maintaining high standards of quality. You will work closely with the production team to ensure materials are processed accurately and customer orders are completed on time. Key Responsibilities: Setting up laser cutting machines for production runs, ensuring the correct programmes, tooling and materials are used. Operating laser machinery safely and efficiently throughout the shift. Loading and unloading sheet metal and...

Production Line Leader – Temp to Perm Location: Kingswinford Contract: Temporary to Permanent (after 12 weeks) Shifts: Monday to Friday - 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm rotating weekly. Overtime: Paid at 1.33x after 37.5 hours Please note: Due to the location and shift patterns, own transport is essential. The Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Production Line Leader to oversee a busy production line and lead a team in achieving daily production targets while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can motivate teams, solve problems proactively, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. For the right candidate, this opportunity offers a clear pathway to a permanent position. Key Responsibilities * Lead, motivate, and support a production team to achieve hourly and daily targets * Manage labour effectively to meet production volumes...

Production Operative - Immediate Start £15.00 per hour (full training provided) We are currently recruiting Production Operatives for an immediate start within a busy manufacturing environment. Hours: Monday to Friday: 2pm until 10pm Overtime available after 40 hours, paid at time and a halfDuties include: Offline packing and product handling Counting and quality checking items Completing basic paperwork accurately Ensuring work is completed to required standardsA good level of written and spoken English is required for documentation purposes. Full training will be provided, and support is available at all times Ideally candidate will be able to demonstrate some hands on experience in a similar working environment. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to...

Production Operator Corby, NN17 | £13.42 per hour | Immediate Start Available Monday to Thursday: 10:00am - 6:00pm | Friday: 7:00am - 3:00pm Are you looking for a hands-on role within a successful and growing manufacturing business? We are recruiting a Production Operator to join a well-established company in Corby that has been delivering high-quality products for over 30 years. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly team with genuine opportunities for training, development, and long-term career progression. The Role Working closely with the Production Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring production runs efficiently while maintaining high quality and safety standards. Key Responsibilities: Operating blending, mixing and other production machinery Picking and preparing raw materials from production instructions Manually loading raw material bags (up to 20kg) into machinery Palletising finished products and wrapping pallets ready for...

We are currently seeking enthusiastic individuals to join a busy and growing manufacturing/ production team in Wellingborough. This is a fantastic opportunity to begin a long-term career in manufacturing, with full training provided and excellent progression potential. The role is hands-on and physical, ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, is reliable, and keen to learn. You will be involved in the manufacture of high-quality products, using power tools and machinery, meeting production needs, and maintaining quality standards. You'll be expected to follow safety regulations and company policies, accurately follow data and instructions, and carry out manual handling tasks. We're looking for individuals with a can-do attitude, good communication and numerical skills. Experience with tools or manual work is desirable but not essential, and you must be physically fit and comfortable with lifting and physical tasks. Full practical and office-based training will be...

Let’s shape the future of British manufacturing together! Why Choose Bridgnorth Aluminium Bridgnorth Aluminium is an aluminium rolling company with a strong commitment to excellence in manufacturing high quality products. We believe in building the future together. At Bridgnorth Aluminium, your skills, ideas, and passion will help us drive innovation and deliver excellence across the industry. FIXED TERM CONTRACT - 12 months Main Duties & Responsibilities * Assist experienced operators in operating rolling mills and related machinery. * Monitor production processes according to production schedules and customer specifications and report any deviations or issues. * Conduct regular quality checks on finished products to maintain high quality standards. * Participate in routine inspections and basic maintenance tasks to ensure equipment functionality. * Collaborate with the team to achieve production targets and maintain product quality. * Adhering to strict safety...

Manpower are currently recruiting for production operatives that have had experience of operating machines for our client that are based in Belper. Our client is a leading manufacturer of sealants and has been established well over 100 years, they are currently based in Belper but there plans to relocate to Kirby in Ashfield so please be aware you will need to be able to get to both locations. Please be aware that is can be very dusty. You will be required to read instructions and measure out ingredients therefore a good level of maths, reading and writing is required, this is not typical production line work, our client is looking for people from a manufacturing background who have had experience of operating machines within a production environment and following instructions. There will be some heavy lifting involved and manual handling. These positions are Temporary to Permanent and a great opportunity to join a lovely company £12.71 per hour on joining with a pay rise...

About the Role We are looking for a flexible and reliable Ad Hoc Production Operative to support manufacturing operations across multiple production areas. This hands-on role will involve undertaking a variety of production activities to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards. The successful candidate will be adaptable and willing to work across different production processes to support changing business and customer requirements. Key Responsibilities Operate production equipment, tools, and fixtures in accordance with approved work instructions. Carry out manufacturing, assembly, packing, inspection, or processing activities as required. Support multiple production areas to maintain output and meet customer demand. Conduct visual and dimensional inspections to ensure products meet quality standards. Record production information and report any quality, equipment, or process issues. Assist with basic equipment checks and...