Food Production

Food Production

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Specialist Recruitment for the Food Production Industry

Need reliable food production staff or searching for jobs in food manufacturing? Quest Employment connects businesses with skilled, semi-skilled, and entry-level workers for the fast-paced food production sector.

We understand that quality, compliance, and efficiency are critical in food production. That’s why we supply fully trained and compliant candidates ready to meet both seasonal peaks and long-term staffing demands.

View our current food production vacancies

Roles We Recruit For:

  • ✔Food Production Operatives – Sorting, preparing & processing food items

  • ✔Quality Control Inspectors – Ensuring high production standards

  • ✔Machine & Line Operators – Running and maintaining production machinery

  • ✔Packing Operatives – Weighing, labelling & packaging food products

  • ✔Hygiene & Sanitation Operatives – Maintaining cleanliness & food safety compliance

At Quest Employment, we ensure all food production workers meet industry standards—including food hygiene regulations and safety training—so you can maintain operational excellence with every hire.

Looking for expert food production recruitment or job opportunities?

Contact us today or visit your nearest Quest Employment branch—we’re ready to help you find the perfect fit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of food production jobs do you offer?

We recruit for a variety of roles within food production, including positions for production operatives, packaging operatives, machine operators, supervisors and quality control inspectors.

Do you recruit for seasonal food production jobs?

Yes, we often have opportunities for seasonal food production roles, particularly during peak times in the food industry. These can range from temporary roles during holiday seasons to positions needed for large-scale production runs.

What are the typical working hours for food production roles?

Working hours vary depending on the specific role and employer. We offer day shifts, night shifts as well as part-time and full-time opportunities.

Is experience required to apply for food production jobs?

While previous experience in food production is an advantage, many of our clients are open to candidates who are willing to learn. We offer opportunities for entry-level roles as well as more experienced positions within the sector.

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    ​We’ve used Quest to find us suitable staff for our Ecommerce office for the past 18th months and they’ve come up trumps for every post we’ve had to fill. Each time, they found us suitable, hard-working, reliable candidates that are now valuable members of the team. Mardi and Kristina have both been fantastic in knowing just who would fit in with this small, but extremely busy office, and I would most certainly use them for all my recruitment needs.

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    ​We have been working with Quest Employment over many years.During this time, Quest have worked with us to supply reliable staff that meet our business requirements.Quest Employment continues to work closely with us providing a great service, with clear communication and we have the confidence in Quest Employment to continue to provide our staff needs year after year.They are a professional team and available out of hours should the need arise.I strongly recommend using the service that Quest Employment provide in all your labour requirements.

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Joanna Brzezinska

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Production Operator
Bedford
26951.00
Job Opportunity: Production Operator (Food Manufacturing) Salary: £26,951 + Shift Allowance An established and growing food manufacturing facility is currently seeking a Production Operator to join its operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating plant machinery efficiently and safely to maintain high product quality in line with food safety standards. Primary Objective: Operate plant machinery and equipment to produce food products efficiently, while maintaining strict adherence to safety, hygiene, and quality standards. Key Responsibilities: Operate and monitor machinery to ensure maximum efficiency and product quality. Diagnose process and equipment faults quickly and effectively. Perform machine setup and pre-start checks, including HACCP and magnet checks. Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment in line with food safety regulations. Meet daily production targets, throughput, and yield goals. Maintain high standards of health and safety and report any concerns to the line manager. Understand and follow all production processes and procedures. Carry out other duties as required to support business operations. Skills and Attributes: Reliable and target-driven with strong attention to detail. Experience in a process or production environment is desirable. Physically fit and comfortable working at height and across multiple floors. Proactive with the ability to use initiative and solve problems. Willingness to learn and grow within the company. Brings forward ideas to improve efficiency and processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to be part of a fast-paced, supportive, and safety-conscious team in the food production industry.
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Hygiene Operative
Bedford
26667.00
Hygiene Operative – Manufacturing Environment Primary Objective: To maintain a high standard of cleanliness across mill equipment and facilities, ensuring hygiene and safety protocols are strictly adhered to. Salary: £26,667 + Shift Allowance Mon- Fri 6am-2pm Key Responsibilities: Operate in a safe and responsible manner, ensuring no risk to personal or team safety during hygiene tasks. Safely isolate and lock off machinery before beginning cleaning procedures. Carry out cleaning duties in line with cleaning schedules, standard operating procedures, and verbal instructions. Follow both written and verbal instructions with accuracy and attention to detail. Promptly identify and report any safety hazards, equipment faults, or hygiene risks—particularly those involving food safety, pest control, or environmental dust. Report signs of pest activity, structural proofing issues, or any signs of foreign body or cross-contamination risks. Dismantle, clean, and reassemble equipment as per procedure or instruction, ensuring all components are handled carefully and stored correctly. Ensure all cleaning is completed to the required standard within set timeframes; work may be subject to quality inspections. Maintain respect for other working areas and adhere to good housekeeping practices. Handle approved chemicals safely, ensuring proper PPE is used and any potential exposure risks are minimized. Use, clean, and store cleaning equipment, utensils, and documentation responsibly and return them to designated storage points after use. Maintain clear communication with supervisors regarding any health & safety concerns or operational issues. Perform additional hygiene or operational duties as required by the business. Qualifications: Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a food production or processing environment. Level 2 Food Safety / HACCP certification. COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) trained. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Excellent timekeeping and reliability. High attention to detail and cleanliness standards. Ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team. Organised and proactive approach to work. Strong understanding of chemical safety and warning symbols.
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Hygiene Operative
Bedford
Hygiene Operative – Manufacturing Environment Primary Objective: To maintain a high standard of cleanliness across mill equipment and facilities, ensuring hygiene and safety protocols are strictly adhered to. Salary: £25,397 + Shift Allowance Mon-Fri 6am-2pm Key Responsibilities: Operate in a safe and responsible manner, ensuring no risk to personal or team safety during hygiene tasks. Safely isolate and lock off machinery before beginning cleaning procedures. Carry out cleaning duties in line with cleaning schedules, standard operating procedures, and verbal instructions. Follow both written and verbal instructions with accuracy and attention to detail. Promptly identify and report any safety hazards, equipment faults, or hygiene risks—particularly those involving food safety, pest control, or environmental dust. Report signs of pest activity, structural proofing issues, or any signs of foreign body or cross-contamination risks. Dismantle, clean, and reassemble equipment as per procedure or instruction, ensuring all components are handled carefully and stored correctly. Ensure all cleaning is completed to the required standard within set timeframes; work may be subject to quality inspections. Maintain respect for other working areas and adhere to good housekeeping practices. Handle approved chemicals safely, ensuring proper PPE is used and any potential exposure risks are minimized. Use, clean, and store cleaning equipment, utensils, and documentation responsibly and return them to designated storage points after use. Maintain clear communication with supervisors regarding any health & safety concerns or operational issues. Perform additional hygiene or operational duties as required by the business. Qualifications: Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a food production or processing environment. Level 2 Food Safety / HACCP certification. COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) trained. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Excellent timekeeping and reliability. High attention to detail and cleanliness standards. Ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team. Organised and proactive approach to work. Strong understanding of chemical safety and warning symbols.
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FLT Driver (Counterbalance)
Bedford
Job Opportunity: Forklift and Packing Operative Salary: £28,461 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days + nights) A well-established and fast-paced manufacturing and logistics operation is seeking a dedicated Forklift and Packing Operative to join its team. The successful candidate will support forklift operations and assist with packing tasks as required, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and outstanding customer service throughout the shift. Primary Objective: To assist in all aspects of forklift operations and packaging, ensuring products are moved, stored, and maintained safely and efficiently in accordance with company standards and Health & Safety regulations. Key Responsibilities: Operate forklift to move completed pallets and load trucks as necessary. Maintain accurate packaging processes, following established codes and formats. Conduct basic diagnostics and report faults on packaging machinery. Meet daily production targets while upholding quality and safety standards. Keep all working areas clean, safe, and hygienic at all times. Perform stitcher checks and ensure traceability using scanning systems. Label and wrap completed pallets. Support the packing line as needed. Ensure all products are correctly packed, labeled, and formatted for delivery. Ensure all packaging is secure and meets customer requirements. Comply with all Health & Safety procedures and report any concerns to management. Carry out additional duties as required by the business. Qualifications: Valid forklift license is essential Skills and Attributes: High attention to detail and accuracy. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to build positive working relationships. Competent in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Committed to professionalism and treating others with respect. Customer-focused approach to both internal and external stakeholders. If you are a reliable, detail-oriented individual with a strong work ethic and the required forklift certification, we would love to hear from you.
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