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Food Production Operative / Warehouse Operative
Location: Riversway, Preston
Salary: £11.50 per hour
Are you looking for a role as a food production operative or warehouse operative? Join our dynamic team and play a key part in preparing high-quality fruit and vegetable products at our manufacturing centre in Preston.
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About the Role
We are hiring food production operatives to handle and prepare fruit and vegetable products for our shops. Your work will include:
- Preparing fresh produce such as melons, apples, pineapples, carrots, and onions by slicing, peeling, and dicing.
- Working in a chilled environment at 5°C—dress warmly underneath the provided overalls.
- Lifting products weighing up to 25kg.
- General cleaning of the manufacturing site to maintain hygiene standards.
- Operating within all health and safety regulations.
Our warehouse operatives and food production operatives are vital to ensuring our shops are stocked and ready to deliver excellent service to customers.
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Shift Details
- Full-time, 5 days per week, including 2–3 Saturdays per month.
- Fixed shifts: 07:00 – 15:30.
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Pay and Benefits
In addition to earning £11.50 per hour, you will enjoy:
- 28 days of annual leave.
- Regular breaks during shifts.
- Full training provided to all food production operatives.
- Access to a canteen with free tea and coffee, and subsidised hot food.
- Workplace pension scheme upon qualification.
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What We’re Looking For
To join us as a food production operative or warehouse operative, you’ll need:
- Previous experience using a knife in a work environment.
- Physical fitness, as the role is demanding, including manual handling tasks.
- Safety footwear and a hi-visibility top to access the site.
- The ability to work effectively in a team and meet productivity targets.
Experience in food manufacturing or using manual handling equipment is advantageous but not essential.
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Why Join Us?
Our food production operatives are the backbone of our operation, ensuring our shops receive the fresh produce they need. Whether you have experience as a warehouse operative or are new to food production, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment.
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Ready to apply? Start your journey as a food production operative or warehouse operative with us today