Job Detail

Production Operative - 06h00-14h00

• Field: Gardening & Landscaping
• Deadline: 2026-03-09 09:03
• Easton

Straight Forward Recruitment are actively recruiting Production Operatives for a cutting-edge vertical farming facility based in Easton, Norwich. This facility uses innovative technology to grow fresh herbs and salads indoors, all year round.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure ongoing work with a chance of a permanent contract after 12 weeks.

IMMEDIATE STARTS AVAILABLE.

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 will include:

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

Apply now or call (phone number removed) for more information.
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