Contact The Best Connection
The Best Connection
Food production operative
Redruth, Cornwall
Contact The Best Connection
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 22 hours ago
- Salary
- £12.71 - 14.76 - Hour
- Recruiter
- The Best Connection
- Closes
- 31 Oct 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Food Production Opportunities - Fish & Seafood Factory
Location: Redruth, Cornwall
Pay: £12.71 to £14.76 per hour (depending on role and experience)
We are currently recruiting for a range of opportunities within a busy fish and seafood processing facility in Redruth. Whether you're looking to start in food production or progress into a specialist or leadership role, there are excellent opportunities available across several departments.
Current Vacancies:
Food Production Operatives - £12.71 per hour
Forklift Drivers (Counterbalance) - from £13.11 per hour
Key Operative Machine Operatives - from £13.10 per hour
Line Leaders - from £13.86 per hourRates can increase following a qualifying period. Established Production Operatives currently earn £12.81 per hour after 26 weeks, with further progression opportunities available in specialist and leadership roles.
Shift Patterns:
Day Shift: 06:00 - 15:00
Afternoon Shift: 15:00 - Finish (typically around midnight, depending on workload)
Full-time hours available
Shifts scheduled across the week depending on production requirements
Ongoing work with potential permanent opportunitiesDuties May Include:
Receiving and checking fish and shellfish for quality
Filleting fish and scallop cutting (training provided)
Weighing fish to meet portion sizes
Quality control and product inspection
Making and assembling trays and packaging
Packing, labelling and sealing finished products
Palletising products ready for dispatch
Preparing and checking customer orders
Machine operation and production support
Loading and unloading deliveries
Forklift operation (licensed roles only)
Supporting and leading small teams within production departments
Maintaining high hygiene, food safety and health & safety standardsWhat We're Looking For:
Reliable and hardworking individuals
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
Previous food production experience beneficial but not essential
Leadership experience preferred for Line Leader and Key Operative positions
Valid Counterbalance FLT licence required for Forklift Driver rolesWhat We Offer:
Competitive rates of pay from £12.71 to £14.76 per hour
Weekly pay and online payslips
28 days paid annual leave pro-rata (inclusive of statutory holidays)
Pension contributions
Full training provided
PPE supplied
Potential for permanent employment
Supportive team environment with genuine progression opportunities
Pay progression opportunities following qualifying periodsNo previous experience is required for Production Operative positions. Full training will be provided. Interviews will be required for specialist and leadership roles. xjnqpsq
To apply or find out more, please call The Best Connection Truro on (phone number removed).
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Ad ID: 5418927162
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