Production Operative – Just Temps is currently recruiting for an experienced Production Operative to join a well-established food manufacturer business based in Halstead, Colchester, Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within manufacturing. The role will initially be a temporary position for up to 12 weeks and for the right candidate will go permanent! Why work with Just Temps We have over 40 years of experience supporting businesses with temporary and temp-to-perm roles. Over the last 12 months, we have placed over 200 candidates into permanent positions! We offer fantastic benefits and these include: Holiday pay on each hour worked Pension after a qualifying period Access to employee rewards with 1,400 offers, including retail discounts, cashback, phone savings, discounted fitness membership + more! You will ensure that all products meet the highest standards of quality and safety through production and following recipes. This role will require lifting goods up to 10kg as well as frequent standing and walking. Please note: Not suitable for those with nut allergies. Working hours are Monday – Friday 6am – 2pm and starting pay rate is £12.72 per hour. Key Duties: Checking stock in production by ensuring correct batches, quantities and allergen (ie no nuts into ‘nut-free’, no peanuts to ‘peanut-free’) Ensure all mixed batches comply to customer specifications to achieve optimum cost/efficiency Examine and inspect product for foreign bodies and quality Check ingredients match mixing sheet Pre-mixing is complete to the agreed run rate Requirements: Previous experience in food production or a similar role is required Proficient in basic mathematics for accurate measurement and recording of production data Excellent attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety in all aspects of work Immediately available or available to start at short notice Must hold a full driving licence and have access to own vehicle – this is essential If you have the relevant skills and experience and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Keywords: production, operative, production operative, food production, machine minder Just Temps acts as an Employment Business for the supply of Temporary staff