Production Operative 2x8

Requisition Number

4900BR

The Role

Sofina Foods is hiring dedicated and motivated Production Operatives for our Humberstone Road factory. In this vital role, you’ll work as part of a team to ensure the smooth operation of our production line, maintaining high standards of efficiency and safety.

This is a great opportunity for those looking to contribute to a successful, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

We currently have vacancies for Production Operatives at our busy Humberstone Road Factory, working on a 2x8 rotation 06:00-14:00/14:00-22:00 shifts rotate weekly.

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Salary

£12.21 per hour

Summary

Join Our Busy Humberstone Road Factory and Play a Key Role in Production Efficiency

Your Key Responsibilities

Operate within a team to support the production line, ensuring efficiency with minimal downtime

Handle and prepare frozen fish and ingredients, ensuring all tasks are completed safely and hygienically

Perform essential duties, including line feeding, weighing, mixing, and decanting of ingredients

Package both fresh and frozen products to meet specified standards

Stack and palletise boxes, ensuring the correct flow of ingredients and packaging on the line

Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Product Specifications to ensure high-quality output

Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices, focusing on safety, hygiene, and quality at all time

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for individuals who are reliable, team-oriented, and focused on maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

A proactive team player, committed to ensuring efficient operations

Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment

Able to follow procedures and maintain quality in all tasks

Willing to undergo full training if you don’t have prior food manufacturing experience

Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided.

Why Sofina Foods?

Competitive hourly pay

Access to our Online Benefits Hub

On-site canteen and parking

Life insurance and company pension

Employee referral programme

Health & wellbeing support

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.

Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8 Hour Shift, No Weekends

Hours of Work

Full-time

Company

Sofina Foods