General Operative


Job description

Our client, based in Newtownards, is currently looking for General Operators to join their team. As a General Operator, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth operations within a food production environment. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual who can work independently and efficiently to meet production goals while maintaining high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Help maintain a safe working environment within the Stores and Production areas and make sure all current Health and Safety legislation is observed
  • Lifting off goods, checking, labelling and packaging
  • To assist in the stores with deliveries and movement of goods in and out
  • To carry out basic house-keeping duties Produce sample boxes of product to send out to potential customers that supports sales and encourages new business
  • To be aware of and adhere to company Quality Management System

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Attention to detail Health and safety awareness in a factory setting
  • Ability to follow instruction and work independently when required
  • Basic knowledge of computers and knowledge and understanding of hygiene standards expected in food production
  • Experience working in food production
  • Ability to manually lift products of varying weights
  • Ability to operate a packing line to the required efficiency and quality standard (once fully trained)

Desirable Skills

  • Training in food hygiene, manual handling training
  • FLT licence

Further Information

This General Operator position is based in Newtownards, Northern Ireland. For more information regarding this role please contact our Belfast office on 028 9032 2511 between the working hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm and ask to speak to Gemma or email Gemma.Cleland@industrialtemps.com.

Vacancy ID
1793882
Job Sector
Manufacturing
Area
Co Down
Location
Newtownards
Salary
£13.20 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
35
Published date
28/10/2026
Closing date
08/12/2026
Worktime
Day shift: Monday to Thursday. May be required to work Fridays.

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