Night Scale and Packaging Operative

Food Production Operative – Weighing, Packing & Labelling

Location: Hainault, Essex

Salary: £35,689.68

Working Hours: Sunday night to Saturday morning, 8:00 pm – 5:00 am (six nights per week, 54 hours per week)

About the Role

Select Meat is looking for a reliable, hardworking and detail-oriented Food Production Operative to join our high-care food production team in Hainault, Essex.

In this role, you will play an important part in ensuring our food products meet the highest standards of quality, food safety and customer satisfaction. You will be responsible for weighing, packing and labelling products accurately, following strict hygiene procedures and helping the team achieve production targets safely, efficiently and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have a positive, can-do attitude, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Weigh, pack and label food products accurately in line with customer specifications.
• Ensure raw products are labelled correctly with the appropriate product descriptions and batch codes.
• Label pre-packed goods with the correct customer details before dispatch.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure all finished products meet required quality, hygiene and food safety standards.
• Follow all company procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), HACCP requirements and Health & Safety guidelines.
• Raise any concerns regarding product quality or food safety promptly with the Line Leader, Production Manager or Quality Controller.
• Operate packaging, labelling machinery and equipment safely, following training and instructions.
• Assist with the packing and preparation of all food products produced within the department.
• Minimise product waste and support effective waste management practices.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment by carrying out cleaning duties as required.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, including correct handwashing procedures and the use of all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Follow reasonable management instructions and demonstrate flexibility when additional hours or changes to workload are required.
• Contribute to a friendly, efficient and customer-focused working environment.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Good verbal and written English skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong timekeeping and attendance.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• A flexible approach to work and willingness to work additional hours when required.
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and Health & Safety.
• Willingness to complete Level 2 Food Hygiene and Level 2 Health & Safety Awareness training, if not already achieved.
• A friendly, professional and well-presented approach.

Desirable Experience and Skills

• Previous experience in a food production environment.
• Experience in burger production.
• Knowledge of manual handling practices.
• Mechanical aptitude and confidence when working with production equipment.

Full training will be provided where required, and we welcome candidates who are keen to learn and develop their skills.

Key Performance Expectations

Your performance will contribute to the success of the department, with a focus on:

• Quality: Maintaining consistent product quality and meeting customer specifications.
• Traceability: Ensuring accurate product labelling, batch coding and documentation.
• Waste Management: Minimising product and packaging waste.
• Teamwork: Working collaboratively to achieve shared production targets.
• Learning & Development: Building skills and knowledge to support continuous improvement.

Working Hours

This is a night-shift position, with core working hours expected to be 8:00 pm to 5:00 am, working six nights per week from Sunday night through to Saturday morning.

The role is expected to involve approximately 54 hours per week, with exact arrangements to be confirmed. Flexibility is essential, as additional hours may occasionally be required to meet production demands and business needs.

What We Offer

• Annual salary.
• Annual salary reviews.
• 28 days’ annual leave, inclusive of public holidays.
• Access to a Health Care Cash Plan.
• Additional company benefits earned through service and commitment.
• Opportunities for learning, development and gaining relevant food safety qualifications.

Why Join Select Meat?

If you are hardworking, dependable and take pride in doing a job well, we would love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated food production team where quality, safety, teamwork and customer satisfaction are at the heart of everything we do.

Ready to apply?

If you have a strong work ethic, a keen eye for detail and a willingness to learn, apply today to become part of the Select Meat team!

Select Butchery is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.