Food Production Operative

Mploy Staffing Solutons; Sturminster Newton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable company is seeking a permanent Production Operative in Sturminster Newton. The role involves following specific operational procedures and ensuring product quality while adhering to safety standards. Ideal candidates should have attention to detail and physical capability, with training provided for those new to the field. This full-time position promises various benefits, including employee support initiatives and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Benefits

Life insurance scheme

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Portal

Training provided

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to follow detailed operating procedures.
• Capacity to follow health and safety instructions and use PPE.
• Fast-paced operational tasks in a refrigerated environment.

Responsibilities

• Dress and trim carcasses as per factory specifications.
• Meet production deadlines while adhering to safety regulations.
• Maintain equipment and report faults promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical ability

Education

Level 2 Food Safety training

Job description

Posted: 9th July 2025
Salary: £14 per hour
Location: Sturminster Newton
Reference: YSTURMINSTER

We have an amazing opportunity for a permanent Production Operative role, and we are looking to welcome an enthusiastic person to join the team!
Small site but part of a large and reputed company.

Based in Sturminster Newton, Dorset.

Working hours: 6am until finish (40-45 hours), Monday to Friday.

The role involves:

Ensure carcasses are dressed and trimmed according to the factory and Customer specifications as directed by the Production Supervisor

Ensure work is carried out to the best of operative’s abilities to meet production deadlines

Seek training to maintain skills and remain up to date with best practice

Ensure dressing and trimming done following company procedures to produce optimum production yield while adhering to legislation and company requirements – Work as part of a team and take responsibility for own work

Carry out all procedures in a safe manner in accordance with training

Comply with company policy and procedures on safe food handling & hygiene at all times

Maintain responsibility for operational effectiveness of equipment and machinery and report faults to supervisor in a timely manner

Adhere to PPE use and requirements

General housekeeping part of the duties in the factory

Carry out any other reasonable duties assigned

Benefits:
Permanent position Life insurance scheme
Free onsite parking Staff celebrations
Employee Assistance Portal
Training provided
Free fruits & hot drinks Discounted meat sales
Monday-Friday position Christmas Beef Joint
Service & Recognition awards
Cycle to Work scheme

Skills

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to follow detailed operating procedures with a high degree of attention to detail

The candidate will follow instructions including those relating to personal health and safety and the wearing of PPE

Level 2 Food Safety training beneficial but training provided

General operative tasks are fast paced, require a substantial amount of physical ability and will take place in a refrigerated environment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
On-site parking
Work Location: In person

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