Food Production Operative / Warehouse Operative Location: Riversway, Preston Salary: £11.50 per hour Are you looking for a role as a food production operativeor warehouse operative? Join our dynamic team and play a key part in preparing high-quality fruit and vegetable products at our manufacturing centre in Preston. About the Role We are hiring food production operativesto handle and prepare fruit and vegetable products for our shops. Your work will include: - Preparing fresh produce such as melons, apples, pineapples, carrots, and onions by slicing, peeling, and dicing. - Working in a chilled environment at 5Cdress warmly underneath the provided overalls. - Lifting products weighing up to 25kg. - General cleaning of the manufacturing site to maintain hygiene standards. - Operating within all health and safety regulations. Our warehouse operativesand food production operativesare vital to ensuring our shops are stocked and ready to deliver excellent service to customers. Shift Details - Full-time, 5 days per week, including 23 Saturdays per month. - Fixed shifts: 07:00 15:30. Pay and Benefits In addition to earning £11.50 per hour, you will enjoy: - 28 days of annual leave. - Regular breaks during shifts. - Full training provided to all food production operatives. - Access to a canteen with free tea and coffee, and subsidised hot food. - Workplace pension scheme upon qualification. What Were Looking For To join us as a food production operativeor warehouse operative, youll need: - Previous experience using a knife in a work environment. - Physical fitness, as the role is demanding, including manual handling tasks. - Safety footwear and a hi-visibility top to access the site. - The ability to work effectively in a team and meet productivity targets. Experience in food manufacturing or using manual handling equipment is advantageous but not essential. Why Join Us? Our food production operativesare the backbone of our operation, ensuring our shops receive the fresh produce they need. Whether you have experience as a warehouse operativeor are new to food production, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment. Ready to apply? Start your journey as a food production operativeor warehouse operativewith us today