Full job descriptionJob Title
Sample Production Operative
Location: Reading
Rate of Pay
£12.71 per hour
Start Date
*Immediate start required
Role Overview
The Sample Production Operative is responsible for preparing food samples (e.g. breakfast cereals, snacks, and biscuits) by taking products from stock, preparing them into samples, and processing them for delivery to customers.
Key Responsibilities
*Prepare and pack food samples accurately according to provided instructions
*Select products from stock for sample preparation
*Maintain a safe, clean, and hygienic working environment at all times
*Carry out basic end-of-day cleaning tasks (e.g. sweeping floors, wiping down work surfaces)
*Handle products safely, including manual handling of items up to 20kg
*Maintain confidentiality, particularly when working with prototype or pre-launch products
Key Skills & Requirements
*Good level of spoken English and ability to follow verbal instructions
*Willingness and confidence to ask questions or raise concerns if something appears incorrect
*Physically capable of performing repetitive tasks
*Strong awareness of hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards
*Trustworthy, with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality