Food Production Technician - Temp to Perm - 16.30ph - 30 Hours Per Week - Own Transport Required

We are pleased to partner with a well-established food manufacturer based in the Essex countryside, between Maldon and Tolleshunt D'Arcy.

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, with the first three months working through Prime Appointments before transitioning to a permanent role.

Job Details:

• Hourly Rate: 16.30 per hour
• Hours: 6:30 am to 12:30 pm, five days a week (fixed days, may include a weekend)
• Flexibility: Shifts may change in the future
• Location: Own transport required due to location

Key Responsibilities of the Food Production Technician:

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently
• Conduct visual quality checks on products
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and site protocols
• Accurately complete production paperwork
• Use pallet and pump trucks as needed
• Set up and adjust production machinery
• Perform physical, heavy-duty production tasks
• Maintain high housekeeping and hygiene standards
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

Requirements of the Food Production Technician:

• Previous experience in Manufacturing and Production preferred
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks
• Valid counterbalance forklift license is an advantage
• Own transport required
• Strong teamwork skills and a proactive approach
• Willingness to work overtime when needed
• Flexible and adaptable to shift changes

Benefits (Upon Permanent Employment):

• Paid overtime at an enhanced rate
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company sick pay (one week after probation, increasing to three weeks after 12 months)
• Life assurance (four times basic salary after six months)
• Income protection (after three months)
• Private medical insurance (after six months)
• Enhanced pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Employee discounts with high street retailers
• Company events

If you are looking for a stable and rewarding role in food production, apply today!

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