Operations - Multi skilled Operative
Posted 15 days 4 hours ago by Finsbury Food
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- 7am - 7pm
- 9am - 9pm
- 5pm - 5am
- 7pm - 5am
- 9pm - 7am
We are looking for Multi-Skilled Production Operatives to join our team at Ultrapharm, part of the Finsbury Food Group, to support our safe, high-quality, and efficient food production operation.
Ultrapharm is a dedicated gluten-free bakery, specialising exclusively in gluten-free products since 1993. Our craft-led approach creates premium products with the flavour and texture of traditional bakery goods, supplying major UK retailers including Marks & Spencer and Waitrose.
This is a hands on, varied role where you'll work across multiple production lines and areas, operating machinery and supporting different stages of the manufacturing process. We're particularly looking for individuals who already have experience in key production functions such as weigh up, mixing, forming, ovens, packing, and flow wrapping, and who are keen to further develop their skills in a multi skilled environment. You'll also play a key role in maintaining our hygiene, safety, and quality standards. It's an excellent opportunity to build on your existing experience, develop new skills, become multi skilled, and grow within a supportive manufacturing environment.
This is what you'll actually do!As a Multi Skilled Production Operative, you'll support day to day production across the site, moving between lines and tasks to meet operational needs. You'll safely operate machinery, follow production plans, and ensure all work is completed to the highest quality and food safety standards.
You'll take responsibility for completing production and compliance paperwork accurately, maintaining a clean and safe working environment through a strong clean as you go approach, and supporting end of shift and deep cleaning activities. You'll wear the correct PPE at all times, follow health, safety, hygiene, and allergen controls, and report any issues or hazards promptly.
You'll also take part in training and cross skilling, support colleagues by sharing knowledge, and provide ASH cover by stepping up or down a level when required to keep the operation running smoothly.
To be successful in this role, you will be a reliable and flexible team player who thrives in a fast paced production environment. You'll have a strong passion for quality, hygiene, and food safety, and take pride in doing things right first time. You'll be willing to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges with a positive mindset, while feeling comfortable working across teams and supporting others to achieve shared goals.
Ideally this is you!- Experience in food production or manufacturing, with experience in one or more of the following areas highly: weigh up, mixing, forming, ovens, packing, and flow wrap.
- Confident operating machinery and completing operational paperwork
- Good understanding of health, safety, and hygiene standards
- Willing to become multi skilled through structured training
- Competent in (or willing to train in) at least two specialist skill areas
- Positive, dependable, and adaptable
- Proud of high standards in cleanliness and quality
- Approachable, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to allow quality time with your new arrival!
- Enhanced Pension Scheme for our employees
- Free Employee Assistance Programme (open to colleagues and their families)
- Retail discounts accessible via our Benefits Hub platform!
- Company shop available at sites (heavily discounted, yummy products!)
- Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300 per referral - t&cs dependent)
- Employee Recognition Awards Extensive Learning & Development opportunities (including opportunities for sponsored professional memberships and our own in house development course!)
- An opportunity to be part of a fantastic, growing organisation. Head over to our LinkedIn page to find out more!