38 food production operative jobs found in Bolton

Job Title: Food Production Operative Location: Bolton  Pay Rate: £12.92 per hour Working Hours: Monday to Friday (06:00 - 14:00 and 14:00 - 22:00) Experience: Minimum 6 months previous experience working in food production essential Assist Resourcing are looking for Food Production Operatives in Bolton to work with our client, who is the the third-largest snack manufacturer in the UK. This role involves working with Pork.  Employee Benefits: Competitive Salary: £12.92 per hour Boosted Earnings: Earn additional bonus payments for attendance & performance  Immediate Starts: Begin earning immediately Weekly Pay: Payday every Friday Overtime Opportunities: Boost your earnings Excellent Refreshment Facilities: Hot drinks, on-site canteen, vending machines Professional Development: Full training given Career Growth: excellent opportunities  Roles & Responsibilities: Dicing pork  Working in de-box (lifting 15-25kg boxes) Recording temperatures  Oil dip tests Checking...

Location: Levenshulme Pay: £14.91 per hour Shifts: Monday – Thursday: 06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00 (rotating) Friday: 06:00–12:00 / 12:00–18:00 We’re recruiting an experienced Production Operative with real machine background to join a high-performance industrial manufacturing site within the window blinds sector. This is not food production or light assembly - this role suits operators who are confident working with large-scale coating, printing, and continuous production machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you’ve worked with textiles, coating lines, printing machines, stenters, laminators, or similar industrial equipment, this is the kind of place you’ll thrive. What You’ll Be Doing: Running and setting coating and printing machinery Monitoring production quality and machine performance Making adjustments to maintain speed, consistency and finish Completing basic production records and checks Working closely with engineers and supervisors to keep...

Barker Ross is currently recruiting for a Hygiene Operative for our client specialising within production of paper products, to start work as soon as possible! This is a temporary on going opportunity, working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern of 06:00-18:00. The pay rate for the role is £12.60 per hour. If you have high level cleaning experience with training to operate a scissor lift or cherry picker, this would be an advantage. The main duty of the role is to carry out tasks outside the perimeter of the site (litter picking), as well as cleaning tasks inside the building, including production and other areas. Additional duties will include:- · To maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the facility, ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene regulations · Cleaning facilities, emptying bins and high level cleaning (where required) · Carry out scheduled cleaning tasks in designated areas, including production equipment, work surfaces,...

Apply today to work as a Skilled Operative for our client, a professional yet friendly company who specialise in making and developing chilled meals for the top UK supermarkets, making over 3.7million chilled meals every week. Staffline is recruiting Skilled Operatives in Wrexham. The rate of pay starts from £12.43 - £21.47 per hour. This is a full-time role, and the hours of work are: - 4 on 4 off, 6am to 6pm - 4 on 4 off 6pm to 6am Your Time at Work The responsibilities of a Skilled Operative, your duties will include: - Working across multiple departments - such as Hygiene and Cook Room, supporting with the production of chilled meals - Maintaining a clean work area - Following health and safety protocol Our Perfect Worker Our ideal Skilled Operative should be physically fit and comfortable standing for the duration of their shift. Applicants must be willing to handle meat products as part of the role. Key Information and Benefits - Earn £12.43 -...

Apply today to work as a Skilled Operative for our client, a professional yet friendly company who specialises in making and developing chilled meals for the top UK supermarkets, making over 3.7million chilled meals every week. Staffline is recruiting Skilled Operatives in Wrexham. The rate of pay is from £12.43 - £21.47 per hour. This is a full-time role, and the hours of work are: - 4 on 4 off, 6am to 6pm - 4 on 4 off 6pm to 6am Your Time at Work The responsibilities of a Skilled Operative, your duties will include: - Working across multiple departments - such as Hygiene and Cook Room, supporting with the production of chilled meals - Maintaining a clean work area - Following health and safety protocol Our Perfect Worker Our ideal Skilled Operative should be physically fit and comfortable standing for the duration of their shift. Applicants must be willing to handle meat products as part of the role. Key Information and Benefits - Earn £12.43 -...

Job Title: Production Operative Location: Ingleton, LA6 Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7PM - 7AM Rate of pay £12.60 About the Role We are currently recruiting for a Production Operatives to join a dynamic team within the food manufacturing sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with a keen eye for detail and a passion for maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Operate alongside production machinery to ensure smooth workflow Feed goods into machines and monitor production lines Report any faults or issues promptly to supervisors Maintain food safety standards and hygiene protocols at all times Requirements Previous experience in a production environment, ideally within the food sector Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Benefits Online payslips for easy access Holiday entitlement on an accrual basis Access to Perks at Work - discounts on retail,...

Apply today to work as a Skilled Operative for our client, a professional yet friendly company who specialise in making and developing chilled meals for the top UK supermarkets, making over 3.7million chilled meals every week. Staffline is recruiting Skilled Operatives in Wrexham. The rate of pay starts from £12.43 - £21.47 per hour. This is a full-time role, and the hours of work are: - 4 on 4 off, 6am to 6pm - 4 on 4 off 6pm to 6am Your Time at Work The responsibilities of a Skilled Operative, your duties will include: - Working across multiple departments - such as Hygiene and Cook Room, supporting with the production of chilled meals - Maintaining a clean work area - Following health and safety protocol Our Perfect Worker Our ideal Skilled Operative should be physically fit and comfortable standing for the duration of their shift. Applicants must be willing to handle meat products as part of the role. Key Information and Benefits - Earn £12.43 -...

Our award winning client has fantastic opportunities for Hygiene Operatives/Cleaners to join their busy factory in Featherstone. Our client is a well established leader in the logistics market and is recruiting for Line Leaders on a temp to perm basis. Hours of work are 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm rotating weekly - These hours are negotiable - £12.77 per hour! The role is Monday to Friday- it may require you to work weekends when deep cleaning of equipment in production areas are needed. JOB PURPOSE/PROFILE To ensure that all Company and Customer hygiene standard requirements located internally & externally of the building meet strict standards of hygiene at all times for food safety, quality and legality whilst adhering to the companies systems, policies and procedures KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES * To complete scheduled and unscheduled cleaning requirements to Company’s standard * Maintain a high standard of tidiness and cleanliness in all departments of the site. These areas include...

Job Title: Packing Operative Location: Bolton Pay Rate: £12.21 p/h Shifts: Monday to Friday (06:00 - 14:00 and 14:00 - 22:00 rotating) Experience: Experience working in a manufacturing environment packing items Assist Resourcing are looking for Packing Operatives in Bolton to work with our client, who is is a crisp and popcorn manufacturer.  Employee Benefits: Competitive Salary: £12.21  p/h Immediate Starts: Begin earning immediately Weekly Pay: Payday every Friday Overtime Opportunities: Boost your earnings Professional Development: Full site induction Shifts: Regular, ongoing shiftsRoles & Responsibilities: Working on a fast paced production line Packing bags onto clip strips Packing into boxes Quality checkingAbout you: You will be working in a manufacturing environment packing crisp bags into boxes, clipping bags onto clip strips and overall quality checking the items you handle. You will have previous experience working in a similar type of role - on a fast paced...

Job Title: Fabricator Welder Job Summary We are seeking a skilled and reliable Fabricator Welder to join our production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for fabricating and welding metal components to a high standard, following technical drawings and safety procedures. This role operates on a rotating shift pattern. Working Hours Shifts may include: 6:00am - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 10:00pm 10:00pm - 6:00am Flexibility to work any of the above shifts is required. Key Responsibilities Fabricate and weld metal components according to engineering drawings and specifications Perform MIG and TIG welding to a high quality and consistent standard Set up, operate, and maintain welding and fabrication equipment Inspect completed work to ensure accuracy, strength, and finish Follow all health and safety procedures at all times Maintain a clean and organized work area Work independently or as part of a team to meet production targets Requirements Minimum of 1 year...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a General Operative (Microelectronics / Soldering) on an initial 12 month contract.  This position will specifically require experience with strong soldering experience.  Any prior microelectronics experience would be great, i.e. soldering under a microscope.  You will also need experience working within a manufacturing environment. There are 3 positions working on standard days and 1 position working nights.   Hourly Rate: £24.78ph, after 12 weeks the rate increases to £26.12ph.  Overtime hours (over 37 hours) are at normal hourly rate plus 50% Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Job Spec: The General Operator will be responsible for the carrying out of manufacturing and self-certification tasks within the deployed business, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet...

Production Operative - Manufacturing Shifts: Rotating 6-2 and 2-10 Location: [Irlam] Salary: [£12.21 per hour] About the Role We're looking for a hands-on, reliable Production Operatives to join our busy signage team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in accuracy, and thrives in a fast-paced production environment. You'll work across multiple departments, gaining experience in all stages of the signage manufacturing process. Key Responsibilities You'll be involved in a variety of production tasks, including: Print Department Operating large-format printers Preparing artwork and materials for print Ensuring colour accuracy and print quality Fabrication Assisting with the construction of signage components Using hand tools and workshop machinery Following technical drawings and build specifications Mounting & Laminating Mounting printed graphics onto various substrates Laminating prints to required finishes Maintaining a...

Packing Operative – Temporary to Permanent Location: Chorley Pay Rate: £12.74 per hour (rate reviewed October 2026) Hours: 41.5 hours per week Aspired Talent is currently recruiting a Packing Operative for our client based in Chorley. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity, with a review after 12 weeks and the chance to upskill and progress within the business. Key Responsibilities Packing finished foam parts, rubber components, and gaskets into boxes ready for dispatch Counting and checking quantities Adding labels when required De-pipping foam parts (removing waste/cut-outs) General assistance within the production area Working Hours Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm Breaks: 10 minutes (morning) 30 minutes (lunch) 10 minutes (afternoon) Pay £12.74 per hour Pay rate to be reviewed in October 2026 Candidate Requirements Previous packing experience preferred Good communication skills Reliable and keen to learn Able to commute to...

Job Description: Major Recruitment has an exciting job opportunity available for an Assembly Operative / Production Technician to join a global prestigious manufacturing company based in Chadderton, Oldham. The role will predominantly involve working in the Assembly area therefore previous Assembly experience is highly desirable. Main Responsibilities Working in a clean room manufacturing environment Handling materials including films and fabrics Folding, cutting, rolling, and layering materials Checking materials against work orders Printing labels and following detailed work instructions Adhering to all Health & Safety procedures Ensuring all tasks meet high quality standards Undertaking training and supporting other departments when requiredKey Skills & Experience Previous production experience is essential Assembly experience is highly advantageous Strong attention to detail and high concentration levels Well-organised, confident, and self-motivated Good...

Assembly Operative Location: Tameside Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00 Pay: £12.21 – £14.00 per hour (DOE) Job Type: Full‑Time A leading manufacturer of premium windows and doors is seeking Skilled Production Operatives to join their busy and growing production facility in Oldham. Working with aluminium, UPVC, bi‑fold, and commercial glazing systems, this is an excellent opportunity for experienced operatives looking to develop their skills within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. The Role As a Skilled Production Operative, you will play a key part in the manufacturing process—operating machinery, assembling units, and ensuring high standards are consistently met across all production areas. You’ll work alongside an experienced team, producing quality windows and doors to meet daily production targets. Key Responsibilities • Operate machinery such as CNC corner cleaners, 4‑headed welders, and compound saws • Use a variety of hand and power tools (drills, knives,...

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Customer Services Executive to join our client's growing team based in Warrington. The rate of pay is £12.80 per hour. This is a full-time role working fixed shifts and the hours of work are: - 8:30am to 5pm Your Time at Work As a Customer Service Executive, you will be the first point of contact for our customers, ensuring every interaction is handled professionally, efficiently, and with care. You will manage customer queries via phone, email, and live chat, while working closely with other departments to resolve issues and improve the customer experience. Key Responsibilities: - Responding promptly and professionally to customer enquiries. - Managing incoming calls, emails, and chats, ensuring high customer satisfaction. - Resolving customer issues efficiently and empathetically. - Maintaining accurate records of customer interactions using CRM systems (Creatio CRM) - Liaising with internal teams to follow up on...

Quack Recruitment and Training A General Labourer is responsible for performing a variety of manual tasks to support the day-to-day operations of a worksite or facility. This role involves assisting skilled tradespeople, preparing and maintaining work areas, moving materials, operating basic tools and equipment, and ensuring that the site remains safe and organized. General Labourers play a key role in helping projects run smoothly by providing physical labour and practical support wherever needed. The work can vary depending on the industry—such as construction, manufacturing, warehousing, or landscaping—but generally involves hands-on tasks that require strength, stamina, and attention to safety. Typical Duties Loading, unloading, and transporting materials or equipment. Assisting trades and machine operators as required. Cleaning and preparing work areas for projects or production. Operating hand tools and basic machinery safely. Following safety procedures and reporting...

Slitter Machine Operator – Dayshift Accrington, Lancashire Full-Time Opportunities Available - Temporary to Permanent £13.06 per hour (rising to £13.32 per hour once fully trained) Due to an extremely busy workload, Aspired Talent is recruiting Slitter Machine Operators to join a well-established manufacturing business in Accrington. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent role, with full training provided and overtime available once fully trained. The Role As a Slitter Machine Operator, your main responsibilities will include: Operating a Slitter/Spooler machine Packing products, including wrapping, weighing, and palletising Accurately recording production data using an in-house computer system Following work instructions and customer specifications Working to a priority list Meeting or exceeding performance standards for safety, waste, and quality Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment Additional Duties Carrying out any other tasks as directed...

Job Title Night Shift Factory & Warehouse Operative Location Denton, Greater Manchester Shift Pattern Night Shift: 10:00pm – 6:00am Sunday–Thursday (or as required) Pay Rate £13.00 – £15.00 per hour, depending on experience Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Factory & Warehouse Operative to join our night shift team in Denton. The successful candidate will be reliable, safety-conscious, and confident working in both factory production and warehouse environments. This role requires previous experience and the ability to work independently during night hours. Key Responsibilities Factory Duties * Operating factory machinery and production equipment safely and efficiently * Assembling, packing, or processing products in line with production targets * Carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet required standards * Following production schedules and work instructions * Reporting faults, defects, or...

Staffline is recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to work for a leading logistics company, in Middlewich, Cheshire. The New rates of pay are: - 6am-10pm - £12.31 per hour - 10pm-6am - £14.16 per hour - Days Overtime - £18.47 per hour - Nights Overtime - £21.24 per hour You will work 4 on 4 off, the shifts available are: - Days 6am to 6pm (12hrs shift) - Nights 6pm to 6am (12hrs shift) All of our workers are provided with LLOP and MHE training during their assignments. Due to the location your own transport is required for this role. Your Time at Work As a Warehouse Operative at this site, your duties will include: - Loading and unloading products to and from warehouse storage - Picking and packing - Accurately completing any relevant documents to ensure that all orders are ready for dispatch Our Perfect Worker Our ideal Warehouse Operative will be reliable, hard-working, and physically fit, due to the lifting involved in this role. You will work...