ESS7133N - Production Operative - Shift

ESS Employment Ltd; Stroud; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Enhanced sick pay

Bonus if targets are hit

Birthday Day off

Perks Scheme with discounts

Job summary

ESS Employment Ltd is seeking a Production Operative on a fixed-term contract in Stroud. The role is on-site, 39 hours per week, with two rotating shifts from early morning to evening.

Responsibilities include monitoring production machines, ensuring quality, recording output, and maintaining safety standards. Previous production experience is preferred; FLT licence is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production environment, preferably in drinks or food manufacturing.
• Ability to complete paperwork clearly and accurately.
• FLT licence is desirable but not essential.
• Experience with 5S principles would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and load production machines, recording performance.
• Maintain product quality and safety standards.
• Keep the work area clean and tidy.
• Record material usage and minimise wastage.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.
• Undertake other duties to support the business.
• Wear PPE as required (hair net, safety glasses, etc.).

Skills

Production experience

FLT licence

5S knowledge

Quality focus

Job description

ESS7133N - Production Operative - Shift

Company: ESS Employment Ltd Salary: £28,000 to £29,000 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Stroud Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 16 Oct 2026 Closing date: 15 Nov 2026

LOCATION: Stroud, Gloucestershire

HOURS: 05.30 – 14.00 (13.00 on a Friday) / 13.45 – 22.15 (20.15 on a Friday)

39 Hours a week over 5 days Monday to Friday – Rotating weekly

START DATE: Immediate

SALARY: £28,000pa - £29,000pa inclusive of shift

Nailsworth Office: 01453 832468

E: [e-mail]

www.ess-emp.co.uk

Vacancy – Production Operative – Shift

Fixed term contract - Start date ASAP. End date 31.12.2027

We are looking to recruit dynamic self-motivated team players to join our client in production.

Main Duties

• Monitor and load a variety of production machines on the line (including de-palletiser, case coder, case erector, case sealer, and palletiser), ensuring they are kept supplied with materials, and recording performance in terms of volume and quality both manually and on computer.
• Monitor and maintain product quality and safety standards, identifying and reporting issues, and working with colleagues to continuously improve processes and standards of performance.
• Work in liaison with colleagues to monitor and maintain high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping.
• Monitor, record, and minimise wastage of components, identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Undertake all duties in a way that promotes best practice and follows company guidelines in terms of health, safety, and welfare.
• Undertake any other duties that may be required for the smooth running and success of the business.
• Please be aware than within this production role you will be required to wear a hair net, beard net if required, bumper cap, safety glasses, hi-vis, safety boots, and a hygiene overall. All of this will be provided for you.

Experience / qualifications required

• Previous experience within a production environment, preferably within the drinks or food industry.
• Ability to complete paperwork promptly, clearly, and accurately.
• A counterbalance FLT licence is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience of 5S (or the principles) would be beneficial.

Personal Attributes

• Initiative-taking, with a positive “can do” attitude.
• Good diligence, especially within a repetitive environment and when working under pressure.
• Conscientious and able to demonstrate commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Good communication skills, strong team player but also able to work without direct supervision.
• Flexible and able to work shifts.

Our client can offer you a company pension scheme, enhanced sick pay and there’s a company bonus if targets are hit. There is both a site and a companywide reward scheme, with the candidates being nominated by the workforce not management. They shut down between Christmas and New Year, the bank holidays are yours and what’s more, you’ll have the chance to purchase extra.

And if that’s not enough, they will give you your Birthday Day off!

Groupwide, they can offer an enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, Life Assurance and career development if that’s your thing. For general wellbeing, they have a year-round calendar of health and wellbeing events, a 24/7 Employee assistance programme for all employees and a Perks Scheme with discounts and savings.

They also fund-raise for a charity nominated by the employees (burger days and cakes are always a winner!) and you’ll have the chance to volunteer for a day – paid of course.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.