80 food production jobs found in Manchester

Job Title: Food Production Operative - 4 on 4 off Location: Newton Heath Salary: £12.75 per hour whilst working through Major Recruitment. Rising to £13.13 per hour on Day Shift and £15.78 per hour on Night Shift once permanent. Job Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm Shifts: Rotating 12-hour shifts (6:30am-6:30pm / 6:30pm-6:30am) Job Description: We are seeking experienced Food Production Operatives to join our team on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern in Newton Heath. This role involves working on the production line, maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene. Requirements: Previous food production experience essential Ability to work rotating day and night shifts Reliable, punctual, and detail-orientedBenefits: Competitive pay at £12.75 per hour Consistent shift pattern Opportunity for long-term employmentHow to Apply: Click Apply Now and submit your CV to be considered for this role. Major Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & employment...

BRC Auditor (contract) * To ensure production meets all company and customer quality requirements and standards. * Support, guidance and training to operational teams * Plan and conduct audits on the Quality Management and Food Safety (HACCP) systems * Ensure that all equipment and services required for quality purposes are maintained and calibrated. * Analysis on plant, raw materials and finished products. * Maintain quality consumables according to budget. * Coordinate trials of new products, materials and processes. * Continuous improvement * Collaborate with customers, suppliers and statutory bodies as well as relevant site meetings. * Coach production teams on the quality framework standards The Person * BRC certification * Sound knowledge of food production process and legislation * HACCP * Management information and represent trending and analysis. * Audit expert (preferable as Lead) * FMCG environment experience *...

KPI Recruiting are currently looking for reliable and hardworking Production Operatives to join our client’s team at a busy production facility in Nantwich. This is a hands-on role working in a chilled environment, perfect for someone who enjoys active, physical work and is looking for a long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent position. You’ll be responsible for handling, picking, packing, and moving cheese products, ensuring quality, accuracy, and safety at all times. Key Responsibilities Working in a chilled warehouse environment handling cheese products. Picking, packing, and moving boxes of cheese weighing between 10kg and 20kg. Following all Health & Safety and food hygiene regulations. Maintaining a clean and organised work area. Ensuring products are handled carefully and correctly. Reporting any issues or damaged goods to the shift supervisor. Supporting team members to meet production and dispatch targets. Requirements Must be physically fit...

Job Title: Inpatient Catering Assistant Trust: Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Location: Pinderfields Hospital, Aberford Rd, Wakefield, WF1 4DG Shift Pattern: 5 days over 7, 37.5hrs/week. 06.30am - 14.30pm or 11.00am - 19.00 Pay: £12.21 per hour plus enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays NHS Professionals require three pro-active and hardworking Catering Assistants to work within the inpatient catering department at Pinderfields Hospital. We have two ongoing placement opportunities available for Catering Assistants at Pinderfields Hospital. Catering Assistants are responsible for assisting in the food production processes in NHS hospitals and other services making sure our patients and staff have highly nutritious, high-quality food. What you’ll be responsible for: * Candidates will work as part of the catering team which plates up all the patients’ meals * Washing the returning food trolleys, crockery, and cutlery. * Any general cleaning that is...

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: Production Operative Location: Wrexham Salary: £12.30 per hour About the Role We are recruiting a Production Operative to join a busy food production facility. You will play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient production and packing of high-quality food products. This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week, with a rotating shift pattern: Monday to Friday, 6:00am–2:00pm / 2:00pm–10:00pm, including bank holidays as required. Key Responsibilities Ensure quality standards are met by checking products for defects. Operate machinery safely in line with standard operating procedures and risk assessments Adjust production lines to prevent downtime. Support the production team with loading and unloading materials and products. Maintain accurate records of production activities to meet compliance and legislative requirements. Follow departmental cleaning schedules and assist other functions as needed.Essential Requirements Minimum 12 months’ experience in a...

Job Description: Job Title: Catering Assistant Trust Location: Wrightington Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust Location: Wrightington Hospital, WN6 9EP Hours: 20 hrs per week working Monday - Friday working late shifts between 1.30pm-7.30pm (weekend work may be needed) Payrate: £12.51 per hour Would you like to be a part of a team that works well together, always there to help each other? If you answered yes, then Wrightington Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you. About the Trust Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a major acute trust serving the people of Wigan and Leigh. Innovative and forward thinking, the trust provides the best possible healthcare for the local population in the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. What you’ll be responsible for: · Required to support with dishwashing and other kitchen porter duties. · Preparation of food, this could be within high-risk chilled areas, to specified...

Sayjo Recruitment Ltd are acting on behalf of a client to recruit a Production Operator Reporting to the Operations Team Leader, this is an important role within the business. The role is full time and permanent and offers the successful candidate an exciting career with a growing business which catch offer career progression. Job Objective The Operator role requires you to run production machines, ensuring the machines are loaded with material at one end, checking the machine runs smoothly throughout all the processes and quality checking the finished products at the end of the machine. Key Accountabilities * To manufacture products in a safe and efficient way * To run lines to allow an hourly quality check * Ability to communicate well at all levels, including trainers, senior operators and team leaders * To identify the right quality standards and to check production against these * To operate production lines and make minor adjustments if required * To...

Production Line Leader Temp to Perm | Featherstone Rotating Shifts: 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm (Mon–Fri) Occasional weekends as required Concept Recruitment is recruiting Production Line Leaders for an award-winning contract packing business based in Featherstone. These are temp-to-perm opportunities offering long-term progression within a busy, fast-paced FMCG environment. This role would suit a confident, hands-on leader who enjoys motivating teams, driving performance, and maintaining high standards on the production floor. The Role As a Production Line Leader, you will take day-to-day responsibility for running a packing line, ensuring output, quality, and safety standards are consistently met. Key Responsibilities Include: * Leading and motivating production operatives to hit hourly and daily targets * Ensuring all finished goods meet client specifications (SPI) * Driving efficiency and minimising downtime and waste * Using the internal system (Visions) to manage workflow and...

Exciting Opportunities for Line Leaders – Join an Award-Winning Contract Packing Team in Featherstone Are you a confident leader who can motivate teams and deliver results? Our award-winning client, a leading name in contract packing, is looking for experienced Line Leaders to join their fast-paced production site in Featherstone. These are temp-to-perm roles offering long-term career potential in a growing and dynamic environment. Shifts: Rotating weekly – 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm Days: Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work based on business needs Key Responsibilities: * Leading and motivating your production team to meet performance targets * Ensuring all finished goods meet client specifications (SPI) * Driving production efficiency to meet hourly and daily output plans * Using the internal management system (Visions) to monitor and manage workflow * Maintaining compliance with health, safety, quality, and hygiene standards * Ensuring all paperwork and...

Our client is currently looking for a Senior Electrical Designer on a contracting basis, the position is working from the clients Manchester offices with the opportunity to work Hybrid with a pattern of 2/3 days in the office and the rest from home. The client is also offering a Outside of IR35 contract that will offer negotiable hourly rates. The client is also open to offering remote working for the right candidate. The right candidate will be responsible for the production of drawing office deliverables including but not limited to SLDs, IO & Cable Schedules, P*IDs, Material Take Off, BCDs, Schematics, Equipment and Cable routing layouts. You will also be responsible for checking drawings in accordance with the clients procedures and liaising with other disciplines as required. The client is looking for candidates that have a good knowledge of design working practices and installation requirements of the discipline across the water industry, the client is looking for...

Teaching Assistant - TA Start Date – February Day Rate £90 - £110 Do you enjoy supporting children and developing children? Are you looking for an opportunity to work in different schools? TeacherActive are looking for Teaching Assistants in Salford to have the opportunity to work in a variety of Primary schools on a full-time basis. We build great relationships with our schools and support staff so we can find the best placements for you. We are looking for Teaching Assistants to cover from Early Years to Key Stage 2 for day to day, short term and long term placements supporting children in with their education. This is a great chance to gain experience to add to your CPD and keep everyday exciting. The ideal TA / Teaching Assistant should: Have experience working as a Teaching Assistant Hold a Level 2 / Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines Preferably available to work between 08:30 – 15:30 In return,...

Primary Teaching Assistant  Start Date – ASAP Day Rate £90 - £100 Do you enjoy supporting children and developing children? Are you looking for an opportunity to work in different schools? TeacherActive are looking for Teaching Assistants in Withington to have the opportunity to work in a variety of Primary schools on a full-time basis. We build great relationships with our schools and support staff so we can find the best placements for you. We are looking for Teaching Assistants to cover from Early Years to Key Stage 2 for day to day, short term and long term placements supporting children in with their education. This is a great chance to gain experience to add to your CPD and keep everyday exciting. The ideal TA / Teaching Assistant should: Have experience working as a Teaching Assistant Hold a Level 2 / Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines Preferably available to work between 08:30 – 15:30 In...

Teaching Assistant - TA Start Date – ASAP Day Rate £90 - £100 Do you enjoy supporting children and developing children? Are you looking for an opportunity to work in different schools? TeacherActive are looking for Teaching Assistants in Stretford to have the opportunity to work in a variety of Primary schools on a full-time basis. We build great relationships with our schools and support staff so we can find the best placements for you. We are looking for Teaching Assistants to cover from Early Years to Key Stage 2 for day to day, short term and long term placements supporting children in with their education. This is a great chance to gain experience to add to your CPD and keep everyday exciting. The ideal TA / Teaching Assistant should: Have experience working as a Teaching Assistant Hold a Level 2 / Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines Preferably available to work between 08:30 – 15:30 In return,...

Teaching Assistant - TA Start Date – February Day Rate £95 - £110 Do you enjoy supporting children and developing children? Are you looking for an opportunity to work in different schools? TeacherActive are looking for Teaching Assistants in Stretford to have the opportunity to work in a variety of Primary schools on a full-time basis. We build great relationships with our schools and support staff so we can find the best placements for you. We are looking for Teaching Assistants to cover from Early Years to Key Stage 2 for day to day, short term and long term placements supporting children in with their education. This is a great chance to gain experience to add to your CPD and keep everyday exciting. The ideal TA / Teaching Assistant should: Have experience working as a Teaching Assistant Hold a Level 2 / Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines Preferably available to work between 08:30 – 15:30 In...

Pickles Recruitment are hiring! Our manufacturing client based in Stockport are looking for Machine Operators to join their site. This are Temporary positions due to start ASAP. Key Responsibilities Operating production machinery safely and efficiently Setting machines and adjusting controls where needed Monitoring output and ensuring quality standards are met Carrying out basic machine checks and troubleshooting minor faults Keeping the work area clean, tidy, and compliant with health & safety Working to production targets and deadlines Supporting other departments when required What We’re Looking For ✅ Previous machine operating experience is essential ✅ Background in a manufacturing or production environment ✅ Strong attention to detail and quality control ✅ Reliable, punctual, and a good team player ✅ Ability to work shifts and handle physical work when needed What’s On Offer Secure ongoing work with a reputable Stockport manufacturer Weekly pay through...

Kinetic Recruitment are working in partnership with a globally recognised manufacturer of electrical and electronic safety components for the railway industry. With over 100 years of industry experience, this company continues to grow and innovate. We are currently recruiting an Assembly Operative to join their established UK manufacturing site in Middleton. Role: * Assemble mechanical and basic electrical parts to precise specifications * Fit and secure components onto assemblies * Carry out bench work and basic electrical testing * Check work during the build using drawings and visual guides * Use hand tools safely and correctly * Follow engineering drawings and work instructions Requirements: * Previous experience in a mechanical assembly role * Able to work on your own and meet production deadlines * Experience working in a fast-paced or high-volume environment * Positive attitude and strong work ethic * Confident using hand tools and looking after equipment * Able to read...

Teaching Assistant - TA Start Date – ASAP Day Rate £90 - £100 Do you enjoy supporting children and developing children? Are you looking for an opportunity to work in different schools? TeacherActive are looking for Teaching Assistants in Worsley to have the opportunity to work in a variety of Primary schools on a full-time basis. We build great relationships with our schools and support staff so we can find the best placements for you. We are looking for Teaching Assistants to cover from Early Years to Key Stage 2 for day to day, short term and long term placements supporting children in with their education. This is a great chance to gain experience to add to your CPD and keep everyday exciting. The ideal TA / Teaching Assistant should: Have experience working as a Teaching Assistant Hold a Level 2 / Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines Preferably available to work between 08:30 – 15:30 In return,...

Job Title: Laboratory Assistant Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Location: Dukinfield Reports to: Laboratory Manager / Senior Technician Role Overview We are seeking a reliable and analytical Laboratory Assistant to support day-to-day laboratory operations. This role would suit a graduate (or equivalent) with a strong interest in science and laboratory work, or someone with relevant laboratory experience looking to develop their career further. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, methodical, and comfortable working with data, samples, and testing procedures in a structured environment. Key Responsibilities * Comply with all safety protocols; * Ensure quality control of Raw Materials, Work in Progress Products and Finished-goods, performing necessary adjustments, according to existing Control Plans; * Investigate if results are outside control parameters; * Record all test results (relevant RM and In-Process testing) on appropriate database...

Colour Laboratory Technician / Colourist - Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm Location: Radcliffe Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm Type: Full-time, permanent Sector: Colour matching / product development / manufacturing About the Role A well-established manufacturer in Radcliffe is looking to add a Colour Laboratory Technician / Colourist to their technical team. This role is ideal for someone with an eye for colour accuracy, hands-on lab experience, and an interest in supporting product development. You will work within a dedicated lab environment, preparing samples, matching colours, creating swatches, and supporting the development of new and existing products. Key Responsibilities Prepare and test colour samples to meet customer and production requirements Accurately colour‑match using lab equipment and visual assessment Create, label, and maintain swatches and shade cards Support product development and technical trials Record test data and maintain laboratory documentation Work...