Top Banner

Vacancies

Let Staffing match open doors for you to land your ideal job

Production operative

  • 22 Jul, 2025
  • Industries:- Warehouse and Logistics
  • Houghton Le Spring, Tyne and Wear

Production Operative
Location: Hetton-le-Hole
Pay: £12.21 - £15.41 per hour (depending on shift)
Job Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm
Start Date: 11/08/2025

Staffing Match is proud to be recruiting for Production Operatives to join a busy and growing food manufacturing site in Hetton-le-Hole. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure ongoing work in a clean, modern facility with full training provided and long-term career prospects.

As a Production Operative, you'll be working across different areas of the site, including material handling, weigh booth operation, labelling, powder mixing, and liquid sachet machine operation. You will follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and meet food safety and hygiene standards including GMP, HACCP, and BRCGS.

The role involves manual handling, working on your feet, and using basic IT for data entry and paperwork. You'll also be expected to maintain a clean and organised workspace, wear correct PPE, and work effectively with your team to meet daily production targets.

Previous experience in a food production or warehouse environment is desirable but not essential. We welcome applicants looking to start or grow their careers - full training will be given.

Shifts available include:

  • Fixed Days (7:00am - 3:00pm)

  • Fixed Afternoons (3:00pm - 11:00pm)

  • Fixed Nights (11:00pm - 7:00am)

  • Rotating Day/Afternoon

  • Full rotation including nights

Pay rates range from £12.21 to £15.41 per hour, depending on the shift. Overtime is paid at time and a half or double time, with a pay increase after 12 weeks. Weekly pay provided.

Why join us as a Production Operative?

  • Excellent hourly pay

  • Overtime opportunities

  • Full training provided

  • Permanent roles available

  • Free on-site parking

  • Supportive team and clean working environment

If you're ready for a new start and want to join a team that values quality, safety, and people - apply now and become a Production Operative with Staffing Match.

About job

Job Reference: PO/22/07/MO_1753194278
Salary: £25397 - £32053 per annum
Salary From: £25397
Salary To: £32053
Job Industries: Warehouse and Logistics
Job Locations: Houghton Le Spring, Tyne and Wear
Job Types: Permanent

Apply for this Job

Please enter your full name.

Enter a valid email address.

Add your cover letter for supporting information here.

Upload your CV to accompany your application for this job.

Fields marked with * are required.

Staffing Match
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.