General Assistant - Food Production - Trafford Park

General Assistant (Warehouse Operative)

Fixed-Term Contract – Until End of October 2026

About the Role

We’re looking for motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Warehouse Operatives (Food Packers) . In this role, you’ll support daily operations by completing assigned tasks efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and safety.

Working Pattern

• 5 out of 7 days (regular roster)
• Shift hours: Start time between 4am – 10am (8hr shifts)

Pay & Benefits

• £13.01 per hour
• Overtime paid at 1.5x the hourly rate
• 5 out of 7 working days
• Regular shift patterns
• In-house training and career development
• Complimentary meals and refreshments
• Free uniform
• Free on-site parking
• Company sick pay
• Free life insurance
• Paid holiday
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme, including free counselling sessions
• Refer-a-friend scheme with generous bonuses
• Employee discount platform offering savings on everyday purchases
• Cycle to Work scheme

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all company operating procedures and work instructions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment.
• Adhere to company standards for quality, hygiene, health, and safety.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained throughout the work area.
• Report accidents, hazards, or incidents promptly and take preventative action where appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors.
• Complete and review diary log entries at the beginning of each shift.
• Remain flexible and provide support across different departments when required.
• Carry out quality checks and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Assist with Quality Assurance and Health & Safety follow-up actions.
• Perform any other duties as reasonably required.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

Production

• Pack food liners according to written specifications.
• Prepare product samples accurately from specifications.
• Conduct temperature, quality, and product date checks.
• Seal flight canisters and trolleys, recording seal numbers.
• Marshall flights correctly to dispatch bays in the required loading order.

Bond

• Receive, handle, and store incoming goods appropriately.
• Sort and assemble airline bars while working to team targets.
• Check trolley seals against customs documentation.
• Assist with stock control and inventory management.

Dishwash

• Wash, sort, assemble, pack, and position aircraft equipment.
• Process and strip aircraft trolleys.
• Offload and sort equipment and food, ensuring delivery to the correct processing area.

Stores

• Load and unload delivery vehicles.
• Stack shelves and replenish stock.
• Palletise shipments accurately from specifications.
• Carry out quality and product date checks.
• Complete daily stock counts.
• Rotate stock to maintain freshness.
• Keep the work area clean and organised.

Requirements

Education

• Educated to High School level or equivalent.

Experience

• Good standard of written and spoken English.
• Basic understanding of food hygiene.
• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, warehouse, or stores environment is desirable.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment is an advantage.

Skills

• Good reading and writing skills in English.
• Strong customer service awareness.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Reliable team player with good communication skills.

Previous experience in catering or hospitality is beneficial but not essential , as full training will be provided. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills in teamwork, communication, time management, multitasking, and attention to detail.

Right to Work & Security Requirements

All applicants must:

• Have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Successfully complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC).
• Provide five years of continuous, checkable employment and address history.
• If you have lived outside the UK for more than six months during the last five years, you must provide a Criminal Record Check from the relevant country or countries.