Food Manufacturing Operator — Fast-Paced Plant Role

Weetabix; Sealand Manor; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Annual Flexible benefits

Pension scheme

16 days annual leave increasing withs

Job summary

Weetabix is seeking a Production Operator at the Deeside site. You will be involved in preparation, processing and packing of raw materials into finished products, ensuring weekly production targets are met. The role requires GMP experience, general English and Maths, and may involve FLT handling.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you’ll help maintain supply lines, complete production paperwork, and uphold safety standards while supporting continuous output and product quality.

Qualifications

• A good standard of general education is required in English & Maths.
• A sound working knowledge of the food industry with experience of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• A fork lift truck (FLT) licence is an advantage for handling materials and waste.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the plant can complete weekly production.
• Maintain a constant supply of raw materials/ingredients and packaging to the production line.
• Make adjustments to the plant production line machinery to maximise production efficiency.
• Order the correct volumes of raw materials and packaging from the Warehouse to meet the daily production plan.
• Complete documentation related to production output, quality, and material usage.
• Induct new and temporary operators allocated to the production team.
• Perform production line adjustments, changeovers, strip downs and re-assembly when switching products.
• Ensure the production line is maintained in good condition to meet weekly plan.
• Complete all relevant safety checks before daily production starts.
• Ensure finished product specs are met during production.
• Use initiative to identify and fix production faults and stoppages.
• Order supplies to maintain continuous production runs and liaise with QA and Engineering when problems arise.

Skills

English & Maths

GMP knowledge

FLT licence

Job description

Weetabix is seeking a Production Operator at the Deeside site. You will be involved in preparation, processing and packing of raw materials into finished products, ensuring weekly production targets are met. The role requires GMP experience, general English and Maths, and may involve FLT handling.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you’ll help maintain supply lines, complete production paperwork, and uphold safety standards while supporting continuous output and product quality.