Production Operative

Just Temps seeks an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver looking for a fresh start with a company in Halstead, Essex, that values hard work and reliability. This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

What’s in it for you?

This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build a long-term career. Starting on a temporary basis, this role offers the genuine opportunity to go permanent. You'll be joining a close-knit team within a growing business where your efforts are recognised and rewarded.

About the role:

• Operating a Counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading deliveries
• Moving stock within the warehouse
• Supporting the wider warehouse team with general duties
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

Hours:

• Monday to Friday
• 6.00am to 2.00pm
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing support and progression opportunities

What we’re looking for:

• A valid Counterbalance forklift licence
• Previous warehouse or forklift experience
• A strong work ethic and a team-player mindset
• Punctuality, reliability, and attention to detail

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure stable, long-term work with the potential to grow within the company.

Just Temps acts as an Employment Business for the supply of Temporary Staff.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Temps seeks reliable and hardworking Counterbalance FLT Drivers for a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment, within a well-established food manufacturing company, based in Hadleigh, Suffolk.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 11pm to 7am.

Key responsibilities include:

• Heavy lifting – regularly handling up to 50kg
• Ripping and tipping of raw materials
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Working in a dusty environment with appropriate PPE
• Supporting general production and manufacturing tasks

Role requirements include:

• Comfortable with heavy lifting on a continuous basis
• Previous experience in a factory setting is desirable
• Good attention to detail and strong work ethic
• Reliable and punctual

What’s on offer:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Consistent Monday to Friday hours
• Long-term opportunity with a reputable local employer

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck into a vital role in the food production industry, we want to hear from you.

Just Temps acts as an Employment Business for the supply of Temporary Staff.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. 
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Temps seeks reliable and hardworking Factory Operatives for a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment, within a well-established food manufacturing company, based in Hadleigh, Suffolk.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 11pm to 7am.

Key responsibilities include:

• Heavy lifting – regularly handling up to 50kg
• Ripping and tipping of raw materials
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Working in a dusty environment with appropriate PPE
• Supporting general production and manufacturing tasks

Role requirements include:

• Comfortable with heavy lifting on a continuous basis
• Previous experience in a factory setting is desirable
• Good attention to detail and strong work ethic
• Reliable and punctual

What’s on offer:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Consistent Monday to Friday hours
• Long-term opportunity with a reputable local employer

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck into a vital role in the food production industry, we want to hear from you.

Just Temps acts as an Employment Business for the supply of Temporary Staff.~
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. 
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Temps is seeking Assembly Operatives on behalf of a reputable company based in Maldon, Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team in a hands-on role that involves assembling components using hand tools, interpreting technical drawings, and carrying out packing duties.

You will need to be detail-oriented, reliable, and enjoy practical work for this role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assembly components using hand tools
• Interpreting and working from technical drawings
• Operating light machinery (training provided)
• Performing quality checks to maintain high standards
• Packing finished products
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Meeting daily and weekly production targets
• Following written and verbal instructions accurately

Requirements include:

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Comfortable standing for the duration of your shift
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Capable of repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or in a team

If you’re looking for a stable role with full training provided and the opportunity to develop your skills within a thriving industry, apply now.

Just Temps acts as an Employment Business for the supply of Temporary Staff.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. 
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment is working with a growing, global, manufacturing business, based on the outskirts of Sudbury, Suffolk, to recruit a Senior Product Technologist to their 4 person NPD team.

The purpose of this role is to bring in-depth knowledge of product development and trends, producing samples in response to customer requests, and using your detailed understanding to advise the company’s Commercial, Technical, Operational and Quality teams on operational challenges.

Key duties include:

• Advise colleagues and customers using your detailed understanding of products.
• Lead recipe development activities and deliver successful trials/launches in collaboration with other departments.
• Work closely with commercial, technical, operational, and quality teams.
• Keep the business updated with industry trends, new ingredients and market demands.
• Prepare and participate in sensory evaluations and results evaluation/actions.
• Ensure all products comply with food safety, quality and legislative standards.

Role requirements include:

• Excellent palate with a proficiency in identifying organoleptic properties.
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal) with colleagues, customers and suppliers; effective stakeholder management is a key enabler in this role.
• Literate in English and have a capable grasp of mathematical calculations.
• Willing to learn new systems and processes; working knowledge of SharePoint and Excel.
• Strong skills in Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Experience with testing in a laboratory environment + understanding results.

Working hours are from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm — fully site-based.

You must have access to your own transport, due to the company’s location.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.