factory operator

Job description: Location: Near Saffron Walden (Own Transport Required) Pay: £13.45 per hour Job Type: Temporary to Permanent Hours: 45 paid hours per week We're currently recruiting Technical Operators for a well-established food manufacturing company based near Saffron Walden. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a temp-to-perm position with a growing business, offering long-term career prospects for the right candidates. This role is ideal for candidates with previous factory or manufacturing experience who are looking to develop their technical skills in a modern production environment. Working Hours * Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm * Friday: 7:00am – 4:00pm * 45 paid hours per week (all breaks are paid) Pay * £13.45 per hour The Role As a Technical Operator, you'll be responsible for operating production and packing machinery while ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Your duties will include: * Operating production and packing equipment. * Following manufacturing recipes and work instructions. * Machine operation and monitoring production processes. * Mixing powders and ingredients. * Packing finished products. * Completing production, quality and manufacturing records. * Carrying out routine equipment cleaning and basic autonomous maintenance. * Identifying and reporting equipment faults. * Working to HACCP, GMP and Health & Safety standards. * Assisting with quality inspections and checks. * Using problem-solving techniques to improve processes and minimise downtime. What We're Looking For * Previous factory or manufacturing experience is essential. * Experience within food production is beneficial but not essential. * Experience operating machinery within a production environment. * Knowledge of packing processes and mixing ingredients/powders. * QA/QC experience would be advantageous. * Good attention to detail and ability to follow written work instructions. * Reliable, hardworking and keen to secure a long-term opportunity. * Comfortable working in a food production environment and wearing PPE. * Own transport is essential, as the site is located on an airfield with no public transport access. * Applicants must be looking for a temp-to-perm opportunity (this role is not suitable for students or short-term availability). What You'll Receive * Competitive hourly rate. * Paid breaks. * 45 paid hours every week. If you're an experienced production or manufacturing operative looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration – immediate starts are available. Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Temp to perm Benefits: * Free parking Work Location: In person