Food Production Operative

Food Production Operative

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 21 May 2026


• Salary: £12.80 to £15.21 per hour


• Hours: Full time


• Closing date: 20 June 2026


• Location: Somercotes, Alfreton


• Remote working: On-site only


• Company: Essential Recruitment


• Job type: Temporary


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Summary

Mixing Operative - Temp to perm - Griffith Foods - Somercotes (DE55)

Looking for a secure job with excellent pay, fixed shifts, and the chance to go permanent? Join the Griffith Foods production team as a Mixing Operative today!

Griffith Foods, a leading manufacturer of sauces, seasonings, and food ingredients, is expanding their production team in Somercotes (DE55). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that has been running since 1919, operating in over 30 countries, with strong values around sustainability, community, and diversity.

This food production operative role offers consistent shifts, excellent overtime, and long-term career potential.

If you've worked as a production operative, factory operative, warehouse operative, machine operative, or food production operative, this role could be ideal for you.

Pay rates

• £12.80 per hour


• £15.21 per hour after 12 weeks


• Overtime up to £25.88 per hour

Shifts

• 4 on, 4 off rotation


• 6am - 6pm or 6pm - 6am

Why work as a Mixing Operative at Griffith Foods?

• Ongoing job with a permanent contract after 12 weeks (sometimes sooner based on performance)


• Excellent overtime rates


• Fixed shift pattern - 4 on, 4 off, 12-hour shifts


• Work for a business focused on sustainability, diversity, and community


• Great team atmosphere and supportive environment


• Weekly pay

Your duties as a Mixing Operative

• Mix ingredients for sauces and seasonings following recipes


• Operate production lines safely and efficiently


• Pack and label finished products to quality standards


• Perform quality checks throughout the process


• Maintain cleanliness and report any machinery issues

What we're looking for

• Previous production experience is helpful but not essential


• A great attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn


• Comfortable with manual handling and being on your feet during shifts

To apply

• Call us on


• Email your CV to ilkes ton@essentialrecruitment.co.uk

(If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please deem your application unsuccessful at this time).

This vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment (An Employment Business)

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Previous production experience is helpful but not essential
A great attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn
Comfortable with manual handling and being on your feet during shifts

Griffith Foods, a leading manufacturer of sauces, seasonings, and food ingredients, is expanding their production team in Somercotes (DE55). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that has been running since 1919, operating in over 30 countries, with strong values around sustainability, community, and diversity.

This food production operative role offers consistent shifts, excellent overtime, and long-term career potential.

If you've worked as a production operative, factory operative, warehouse operative, machine operative, or food production operative, this role could be ideal for you.

Pay rates:

Pay:

£12.80 per hour
£15.21 per hour after 12 weeks
Overtime up to £25.88 per hour

Shifts:

4 on, 4 off rotation
6am - 6pm or 6pm - 6am

Why work as a Mixing Operative at Griffith Foods?

Ongoing job with a permanent contract after 12 weeks (sometimes sooner based on performance)
Excellent overtime rates
Fixed shift pattern - 4 on, 4 off, 12-hour shifts
Work for a business focused on sustainability, diversity, and community
Great team atmosphere and supportive environment
Weekly pay

Your duties as a Mixing Operative:

Mix ingredients for sauces and seasonings following recipes
Operate production lines safely and efficiently
Pack and label finished products to quality standards
Perform quality checks throughout the process
Maintain cleanliness and report any machinery issues