Production Operative - 06h00-14h00

Sinziger Musikschule; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vertical farming facility is seeking a Production Operative for the Easton, Norwich location. You will work Monday to Friday from 06:00 to 14:00, undertaking various duties such as placing mats, seeding, and packing produce. Candidates should have experience in food production and be reliable. This role offers a competitive hourly pay with the potential for a permanent position after 12 weeks.

Benefits

Stable, long-term work

Competitive hourly pay

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in food production or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to work in cooler environments.
• Own transport essential due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Place wet mats into aluminum trays.
• Seed mats accurately.
• Trim and size products to meet specifications.
• Manual weighing and bulk packing of produce.
• Pack finished goods for distribution.

Skills

Food production experience

Teamwork

Reliability

Adaptable to shift patterns

Job description

Production Operative - 06h00-14h00 is a role at Sinziger Musikschule within a cutting‑edge vertical farming facility in Easton, Norwich.

About the role

Location: Easton, Norwich
Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 14:00
Future Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off, 06:00 – 18:00
Pay: £12.21 – £12.27 per hour (after successful 2‑week training)
Pay after 12 weeks: £12.56 per hour
Contract: Temp to Perm after 12 weeks

Duties

• Placing wet mats into aluminium trays
• Seeding mats accurately
• Trimming and sizing products to meet customer specifications
• Manual weighing and bulk packing of produce
• Packing finished goods ready for distribution
• Preparing production lines for daily operations
• Carrying out hygiene duties: cleaning, mopping, and general tidying

Working Conditions & PPE

• General working area temperature: 18°C
• Packing room temperature: 8°C – suitable clothing is recommended
• Full PPE provided: overalls, hairnet, wellington boots
• Additional PPE (face masks and safety glasses) required in some areas

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in food production or manufacturing is preferred
• Comfortable working in cooler environments
• Must be reliable, hard‑working, and team‑focused
• Able to adapt to a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern after initial training
• Own transport is essential due to rural location and shift times

What We Offer

• Stable, long‑term work with potential for a permanent role
• Competitive hourly pay
• Modern, clean working environment
• Supportive team culture
• Training and development opportunities

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