Production Operative (Food) Jobs in Greenwich SE10 – Start ASAP with Staff Direct

Staff Direct is partnering with leading food manufacturing and production facilities in the Greenwich SE10 area to recruit skilled and motivated Production Operatives. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role crucial to the UK's food supply chain, offering an immediate start for the right candidate.

Our client is a well-established food producer with modern facilities in the Greenwich region. They specialise in high-quality, packaged food products for major UK retailers. As a Production Operative, you will be an integral part of their manufacturing team, ensuring that production lines run smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standards of hygiene and safety. This role is perfect for individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and take pride in contributing to essential consumer goods. By applying through Staff Direct's dedicated recruitment and staffing service, you gain access to a streamlined process, ongoing support, and a direct line to the hiring managers.

Whether you are an experienced food production worker or someone with transferable skills from warehouse or picker packer roles, this position offers a fantastic entry point or progression within the food manufacturing sector. The Greenwich SE10 location is easily accessible via public transport and major road links.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

As a Production Operative in this food manufacturing environment, your core duties will include:

• Operating and monitoring food production machinery and conveyor systems to meet daily output targets.
• Conducting quality control checks on raw materials, in-process items, and finished products to ensure they meet stringent food safety standards (including visual inspections and weight checks).
• Adhering to strict hygiene and sanitation protocols, including thorough cleaning of workstations, equipment, and production areas in line with HACCP principles.
• Manually handling, sorting, and packing food products into appropriate packaging, ensuring presentation and integrity are maintained.
• Working collaboratively within a team to maintain a smooth workflow, reporting any machinery faults, ingredient issues, or safety concerns immediately to the line supervisor.
• Following all health & safety regulations and wearing mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hairnets, gloves, and protective clothing at all times.
• Assisting with stock rotation (FIFO - First In, First Out) in raw material and finished goods storage areas.
• Completing accurate production paperwork and logs as required.

Candidate Requirements & Skills

To be successful in this Greenwich-based Production Operative role, we are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Previous experience in a food production, manufacturing, or fast-paced warehouse environment is highly advantageous.
• A strong understanding of and commitment to health, safety, and hygiene standards, particularly within a food setting.
• Physical fitness and stamina, as the role involves standing for long periods, lifting (within manual handling guidelines), and repetitive tasks.
• Good attention to detail and a conscientious approach to quality.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, afternoons, and potential weekends (specific patterns will be confirmed).
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills for completing production records.

While specific food hygiene certifications (like Level 2) are a bonus, full training will be provided for the right candidate. This role shares the core values of reliability and attention to detail found in other essential sectors we recruit for, such as Care Assistant roles in London or Support Worker positions in Luton.