Food production operative

Food Production Opportunities - Fish & Seafood Factory

Location: Redruth, Cornwall
Pay: £12.71 to £14.76 per hour (depending on role and experience)

We are currently recruiting for a range of opportunities within a busy fish and seafood processing facility in Redruth. Whether you're looking to start in food production or progress into a specialist or leadership role, there are excellent opportunities available across several departments.

Current Vacancies:

• Food Production Operatives - £12.71 per hour
• Forklift Drivers (Counterbalance) - from £13.11 per hour
• Key Operative Machine Operatives - from £13.10 per hour
• Line Leaders - from £13.86 per hour

Rates can increase following a qualifying period. Established Production Operatives currently earn £12.81 per hour after 26 weeks, with further progression opportunities available in specialist and leadership roles.

Shift Patterns:

• Day Shift: 06:00 - 15:00
• Afternoon Shift: 15:00 - Finish (typically around midnight, depending on workload)
• Full-time hours available
• Shifts scheduled across the week depending on production requirements
• Ongoing work with potential permanent opportunities

Duties May Include:

• Receiving and checking fish and shellfish for quality
• Filleting fish and scallop cutting (training provided)
• Weighing fish to meet portion sizes
• Quality control and product inspection
• Making and assembling trays and packaging
• Packing, labelling and sealing finished products
• Palletising products ready for dispatch
• Preparing and checking customer orders
• Machine operation and production support
• Loading and unloading deliveries
• Forklift operation (licensed roles only)
• Supporting and leading small teams within production departments
• Maintaining high hygiene, food safety and health & safety standards

What We're Looking For:

• Reliable and hardworking individuals
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Previous food production experience beneficial but not essential
• Leadership experience preferred for Line Leader and Key Operative positions
• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence required for Forklift Driver roles

What We Offer:

• Competitive rates of pay from £12.71 to £14.76 per hour
• Weekly pay and online payslips
• 28 days paid annual leave pro-rata (inclusive of statutory holidays)
• Pension contributions
• Full training provided
• PPE supplied
• Potential for permanent employment
• Supportive team environment with genuine progression opportunities
• Pay progression opportunities following qualifying periods

No previous experience is required for Production Operative positions. Full training will be provided. Interviews will be required for specialist and leadership roles.

To apply or find out more, please call The Best Connection Truro on (phone number removed).

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.