Warehouse & Production Operative - food manufacturing

Southend, Essex
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Warehouse & Production Operative

A long running company with propelled success in the baking sector. Their innovative influences are not to go unnoticed in the ever-changing food manufacturing industry consistently providing customers with high end quality ingredients.

About the Warehouse & Production Operative job

The purpose of your role is to help the manufacturing process by running machinery, monitoring product quality, and keeping hygiene standards to ensure steady production.

Key tasks

* Drive a forklift truck for picking and packing and unloading of lorries and operate production machinery and equipment to meet daily targets.

* Conduct quality checks (weight, temperature and visual), process orders onto ERP systems and maintain accurate production records ensuring traceability for auditing.

* Always comply with health and safety and high standards of cleanliness preventing contamination.

* Support continuous improvement initiatives (reduce waste, improve line efficiency); contribute ideas and implement agreed changes.

* Contribute to meetings and daily briefings.

About You

* The successful candidate shall have experience within an FMCG environment - ideally food manufacturing.

* A counterbalance FLT Licence is essential.

More details

The Warehouse & Production Operative job (ref:9006) is paying £24,000 to £28,500 per annum according to your experience.

The site is in Essex and commutable from Halstead, Braintree, Manningtree, Colchester and surrounding towns.

The package includes 21 Days Holiday, Enhanced Sickness Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing and Engagement events, on site MHFA, Training & Development, Flu Vouchers, VDU Vouchers, Holistic People Policies, Gym Membership, Multi Faith Room, NHS Healthcare Checks, Referral Scheme.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm.

b3 jobs are market-leading recruiters specialising in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, both in the UK and internationally. Founded in May 2000, we are proud of our reputation for being reliable, knowledgeable and resourceful - with our unique blend of honest and professional work ethics.
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Alternate job titles - Warehouse Assistant | Food Warehouse Jobs | Production Operative | Forklift Truck Driver

Job Info
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Job Title:
Warehouse & Production Operative - food manufacturing
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Southend, Essex
Salary:
£24000 - £28500 Per annum + benefits
Posted:
Jan 21st 2026
Closes:
Feb 21st 2026
Sector:
Manufacturing & Surveying
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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