Food Production Operative Location: Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex (Own Transport Required) Pay Rate: £12.71 - £13.51 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break) Contract: Temporary to Permanent Start Date: Immediate Starts Available About the Role HRGO Recruitment is currently seeking reliable and hardworking Food Production Operatives to join a well-established, family-owned food manufacturer based in Hatfield Broad Oak. Celebrating its 100th anniversary next year, the company offers a friendly working environment, full training, and genuine opportunities for career progression. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking for stable weekday work with the potential to secure a permanent position. Key Responsibilities Supporting the operation of food mixing machines Adding and weighing spices and ingredients as instructed Feeding raw materials into production lines Packing and labelling finished food products Labelling boxes ready for dispatch Working efficiently on packing and production lines to meet daily targets Carrying out visual quality checks on products Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic working environment Following food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures at all times Supporting colleagues and supervisors to ensure smooth day-to-day operations Working Environment This role is based within a chilled food production facility. Due to the nature of the products being manufactured, there is a noticeable smell similar to a butcher's environment, along with strong aromas of spices and seasonings used during production. Applicants should be comfortable working in this type of environment. Chilled food production environment Warm clothing is recommended No jewellery or facial piercings permitted on the factory floor All PPE provided daily Pay & Progression Starting rate of £12.71 per hour Additional £0.30 per hour upon successful transition to a permanent contract Additional £0.50 per hour available through machine training and upskilling Potential earnings of up to £13.51 per hour Benefits Weekly pay Full training provided Free sausages every week Monthly attendance incentive with the chance to win prizes Food van onsite daily at 11:00am Full cafeteria facilities including fridge, microwave, seating area and hot drink facilities Secure onsite lockers Free onsite parking Monday to Friday working pattern No evening or weekend work Friendly and supportive team environment Genuine temporary-to-permanent opportunity What We're Looking For Reliable and punctual individuals Positive attitude and willingness to learn Good attention to detail Ability to work on your feet throughout the shift Previous production, food manufacturing, warehouse, or packing experience is beneficial but not essential Own transport is required due to the location of the siteIf you're looking for immediate work with long-term prospects and a company that invests in its employees, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact HRGO Recruitment for further information