Food Production Operative

The Best Connection; Buckfastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a reliable Production Operator in Buckfastleigh. The role involves physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced food production environment, including manual handling and operating machinery. Candidates must be strong, punctual, and possess good communication and basic numeracy skills. Weekly pay and other benefits include annual leave, pension contributions, and flexible shift patterns. This position may lead to permanent employment after a successful trial period.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Online Payslips

28 days paid annual leave pro-rata

Pension contribution

Flexible shift pattern

Qualifications

• Must be able to manually handle and measure ingredients.
• Strong organizational and detail-focused skills are necessary.
• Work well independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manually handle and measure ingredients for drink production.
• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Complete production paperwork and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Physically strong and comfortable with manual work

Reliable and punctual

Good communication skills

Basic numeracy, literacy, and digital skills

Job description

We are looking for a reliable, physically fit Production Operator to join a small production team. This is a hands-on, physically demanding role in a fast-paced food production environment.

The role involves regular lifting, manual handling, and standing for long periods.

You will also need to be flexible to start work early, sometimes from 5:00am.

Key Responsibilities

• Manually handle and measure ingredients for drink production
• Operate and monitor production machinery and equipment safely
• Work efficiently on bottling and packaging lines
• Use online systems via handheld devices for tracking production and inventory
• Complete production paperwork and maintain accurate records
• Clean and sanitise machinery and work areas
• Organise work to support the following day's production
• Support the team to minimise downtime and maintain production flow

What We're Looking For

• Physically strong and comfortable with manual work
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic
• Able to work well in a team and independently
• Organised, proactive, and detail-focused
• Good communication skills
• Basic numeracy, literacy, and digital skills

Shift Schedule

Monday - Friday: 6:00am - 2:30pm

Flexibility to start from 5:00am to cover holiday periods if required

Pay rate

£12.22

Other benefits of working for The Best Connection Group include

• Weekly Pay
• Online Payslips
• 28 days paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Pension contribution
• Choice of long term and odd days or weekends available
• Flexible shift patternPossible permanent positions following successful trial period
• Ongoing assignments

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.