Food Production Operative

Company: Quest Employment Ltd.
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Location: Northampton
Job Description:

Food Production Operative

Location: Moulton Park, Northampton NN3Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour AM | £14.95 per hour NightShift: AM: 06:00-14:30 / Night: 22:00-06:30 | Any 5 of 7Break: half an hour unpaid breakJob Type: OngoingStart Date: Immediate Start Available

Food Production Operatives Required – Moulton Park

Quest Employment are currently recruiting for Food Production Operatives to join a busy sandwich manufacturing facility based in Moulton Park, Northampton (NN3).

We are looking for reliable candidates who are comfortable working directly on production lines in a chilled food manufacturing environment.

There are two shifts available, with different rates of pay depending on the shift worked.

The Role

As a Food Production Operative, your duties may include:

  • Working on a busy production line

  • Preparing and assembling sandwiches and food products

  • Following production and quality standards

  • Checking products and ensuring they meet customer requirements

  • Packing and labelling finished products

  • Working as part of a team to meet daily production targets

  • Maintaining a clean and hygienic working area

  • Following food hygiene, health and safety procedures at all times

Working Environment

Please note: This is a chilled food production environment, and candidates must be comfortable working in cooler temperatures for the duration of their shift.

You will also be required to work directly on the production lines, so the role involves standing for extended periods and carrying out repetitive tasks.

Key Skills & Experience

We are looking for candidates who:

  • Are comfortable working in a chilled environment

  • Are happy working on production lines

  • Have good attention to detail

  • Are reliable and punctual

  • Can follow instructions and food hygiene procedures

  • Are comfortable carrying out repetitive tasks

  • Can work at a consistent pace to meet production targets

  • Have a positive attitude and good work ethic

  • Previous food production experience is beneficial but not essential

Pay & Benefits

  • AM Shift: £13.75 per hour | 06:00-14:30

  • Night Shift: £14.95 per hour | 22:00-06:30

  • Monday to Friday

  • Ongoing work

  • Temp-to-perm opportunity

  • Weekly pay

  • Full support from the Quest Employment team

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Posted: October 9th, 2026