Production Operative in Accrington, Lancashire

Production Operative

Location: Baxenden, Accrington BB5

Pay: £12.71 per hour (21+), £10.85 (under 21).

Overtime Rate: £19.07 per hour (21+), £16.28 (under 21).

Shifts: Monday to Friday - Day 10am-6pm/3.30pm-11.30pm

The Gi Group team are recruiting Production Operatives for one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, based in Baxenden, Accrington. Join a highly reputable company that takes pride in producing top-quality pies and puddings.

Why apply?

• Permanent contracts: After 12 weeks, many colleagues are offered permanent roles, offering long-term job security.
• Career Progression: A complex, growing site with opportunities to grow and develop.
• Full Training Provided: Comprehensive site induction and ongoing support.
• Industry-leading Health & Safety: All PPE provided (including safety footwear, goggles, overalls, oven gloves).
• Benefits:
• Regular, reliable shift patterns
• Free on-site parking
• 28 days annual holiday
• Permanent opportunities for high performers

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing and packing products over an 8-hour shift pattern
• Maintaining quality and accuracy in a busy manufacturing environment
• Contributing as an effective team member
• Adhering to food safety, health & safety, and site regulations

What we're looking for:

• Team players with reliability, flexibility and strong timekeeping
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to follow processes and work within site and industry guidelines

Pay Details:

• Standard pay: £12.21/hr (21+), £10.00/hr (under 21)
• Overtime: Paid at time and a quarter (25% premium) after 36.5 hours/week (excluding breaks): £15.26/hr (21+), £12.50/hr (under 21)

Apply today and start your career with Gi Group at a market-leading food manufacturer!

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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