Job Description: Production Operative Durham Area £12.71 per hour Monday Thursday | 06:00 15:00 // Friday | 06:30 15:30 We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to join a well-established food manufacturing operation based in the Durham area. This is a physically demanding, hands-on role working within a fast-paced production environment. You will be working across multiple areas of the production process, supporting the manufacturing of food products from raw ingredient stage through to finished goods. The Role: You will be involved in various stages of the production process, including: Weighing and preparing ingredients Mixing batches using industrial whisks and paddles Monitoring product consistency and quality Manual handling of materials (regular lifting up to 25kg) Transferring product between production areas Assisting with small amounts of packing and labelling Ensuring strict hygiene and food safety standards are maintained at all times Cleaning down equipment and workstations in line with food production regulations