Food Production Operative

People Solutions; Swindon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Full on-the-job training

Career development opportunities

On-site parking

Job summary

People Solutions are recruiting for Food Production Operatives to join our client in Swindon. This is a night shift role on a busy bakery/food production line with ongoing work, full on-the-job training and opportunities for long-term career development.

Shift is 1:00am–8:00am, five days from seven, with overtime available and a strong focus on food safety and quality control. Previous bakery/food manufacturing work is ideal but full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months' experience in bakery production, food manufacturing, factory production or machine operating.
• Communicative level of spoken English.
• Good basic numeracy skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and health and safety procedures.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Flexibility to work night shifts and the required rota.

Responsibilities

• Working on a busy food production line in a hot environment.
• Monitoring machinery to maintain efficient production.
• Preparing and producing baked goods and confectionery products.
• Packing finished products to company specifications.
• Decorating and finishing products to required standards.
• Completing quality checks and identifying product defects.
• Reporting machinery or production issues to supervisors.
• Completing relevant production paperwork.
• Following food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures.

Skills

Bakery experience

English proficiency

Numeracy

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Night shift flexibility

Job description

Food Production Operative - Night Shift - Swindon - £13.50 Per Hour

People Solutions are currently recruiting for Food Production Operatives to join our well-established client based in Swindon.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering ongoing night shift work, overtime opportunities, full on-the-job training and the potential for long-term career development within a busy food production environment.

£13.50 Per Hour | Night Shifts | 5 Days from 7 | Overtime Available | Full Training | Career Development Opportunities

This is a hands‑on role working in a fast-paced bakery and food manufacturing environment, preparing, producing and packing baked goods and confectionery products.

This position is ideal for applicants who have previously worked as a Food Production Operative, Bakery Operative, Food Manufacturing Operative, Production Line Operative, Machine Operator or Factory Operative.

Shifts

• 5 days from 7
• Night shift: 1:00am-8:00am
• Flexibility to work the required shift pattern

Rates of Pay

• £13.50 per hour
• Overtime available

Benefits

As a Food Production Operative, you will receive:

• Ongoing work
• Overtime opportunities
• Full on-the-job training
• Career development and progression opportunities
• On-site parking

Day-to-Day Duties

As a Food Production Operative, your duties will include:

• Working on a busy food production line in a hot environment
• Monitoring machinery to maintain efficient production
• Preparing and producing baked goods and confectionery products
• Packing finished products to company specifications
• Decorating and finishing products to required standards
• Completing quality checks and identifying product defects
• Reporting machinery or production issues to supervisors
• Completing relevant production paperwork
• Following food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures

Essential Skills

To be successful as a Food Production Operative, you will need:

• Minimum six months' experience in bakery production, food manufacturing, factory production or machine operating
• Communicative level of spoken English
• Good basic numeracy skills
• Knowledge of food safety and health and safety procedures
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude
• Flexibility to work night shifts and the required rota
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and hot production environment
• Safety boots and a hi-vis vest

Training Provided

• Full on-the-job training
• Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.