Production Operator

Overview

Are you looking for a hands-on role within a friendly family-run business? Do you enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

This company, a long established and growing business specialising in the blending and packing of spices and seasonings, is looking to recruit a Production Operative on a permanent basis to join their production team.

Known for their supportive culture and commitment to developing their people, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that values teamwork, continuous improvement, and long-term career progression.

Job Overview

As a Production Operative, you will play a key role in the mixing, packing, and dispatch of products, ensuring production targets, food safety standards, and quality requirements are consistently achieved.

Responsibilities

• Mixing spices and seasonings using industrial mixing equipment


• Operating and monitoring packing machinery


• Working across two mixing stations and two production lines


• Packing finished products accurately and efficiently


• Loading, unloading, lifting, and moving boxes and sacks up to 25kg


• Carrying out product and packaging quality checks


• Cleaning mixers, machinery, and production areas following use


• Supporting stock movement and material handling activities


• Completing production records and basic computer-based tasks


• Following food hygiene, HACCP, and health & safety procedures


• Supporting lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives


• Assisting with general production and warehouse duties as required

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, or food production experience is advantageous


• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality


• Strong work ethic and reliable attitude


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Comfortable with manual handling and physical work


• Basic IT skills


• Positive and proactive approach to work


• Willingness to learn and develop new skills

Desirable

• Forklift Counterbalance Licence


• Forklift Reach Truck Licence


• Experience operating production machinery


• Food manufacturing experience


• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles

What's on Offer?

• Permanent, stable role within a growing family business


• Monday to Friday working pattern


• Flexible Friday finish when production targets allow


• Company pension scheme


• Free on-site parking


• Full training provided, including Food Hygiene Level 2 and HACCP Level 2


• Opportunity to gain additional qualifications and skills


• Genuine career progression and development opportunities


• Friendly and supportive team environment

Please Note: Due to the rural location of the factory, applicants will require a full UK drivers license as there is no direct public transport available.

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