Job Title: Mixing Operative Location: Braintree, Essex Salary: 31,800 - 33,500 per year (depending on shift patterns and overtime) Hours: 43 hours per week - Day shifts with occasional late shift cover Contract: Full-time, PermanentPrime Appointments are delighted to be working with a leading food ingredient manufacturer in Braintree. Established for over a century, this company continues to innovate and lead in its sector. They now have an exciting opportunity for a Mixing Operative to join their stable and supportive team, offering long-term career security and progression.Why join this company?Established and secure business - over 100 years of successful trading with excellent staff retentionPositive culture - supportive, ambitious and team-focused environmentCompetitive salary - market-leading pay ratesExcellent benefits - 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service), pension scheme, health and wellbeing programme, cycle-to-work scheme, free parkingCareer growth - opportunities to upskill, cross-train and progressThe Role of a Mixing Operative:As a Mixing Operative, you''ll play a vital role in the preparation and production of specialist food ingredients supplied worldwide. Your daily duties will include:Operating and monitoring mixing and blending equipment safely and efficientlyWeighing, measuring and preparing raw ingredients to precise specificationsFollowing recipes to ensure consistency and quality across batchesCompleting hygiene and cleaning ..... full job details .....