Food Production Operative

Vanta Staffing; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses during initial period

Training & development opportunities

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Job summary

Vanta Staffing is seeking a Production & Operations Operative to support daily production, stock and warehouse activities. Initial location in North Acton with a move to Wokingham; driving required.

The role involves hands-on operation of machinery, packing, goods-in/out, and maintaining accurate records. Temp-to-perm opportunity with training and development offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in production or manufacturing environment.
• UK Driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production operations.
• Operate machinery and production equipment.
• Pick and pack products.
• Support goods-in and goods-out activities.
• Stock control and inventory management.
• Prepare products and materials for dispatch.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Keep work areas clean, safe and organised.
• Follow Health & Safety requirements.
• Work to production targets.
• Collaborate with colleagues and management.

Skills

Production experience

Warehouse operations

Manual handling

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Production & Operations Operative

Location: North Acton initially, moving to Wokingham (MUST drive)
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

We are currently recruiting for a Production & Operations Assistant to join an established and growing business.

This is a hands‑on position suited to someone with previous experience in a production, manufacturing, warehouse or similar operational environment.

The Role

You will support the day-to-day running of the operation, working across production, stock and warehouse activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting daily production operations.
• Operating machinery and production equipment.
• Picking and packing products.
• Supporting goods‑in and goods‑out activities.
• Stock control and inventory management.
• Preparing products and materials for dispatch.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Ensuring work areas are kept clean, organised and safe.
• Following company procedures and Health & Safety requirements.
• Working to agreed production and operational targets.
• Supporting different areas of the business when required.
• Working closely with colleagues and management to ensure the smooth running of daily operations.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous production or manufacturing experience.
• UK Driving license and access to own vehicle
• Experience within a warehouse, FMCG or fast‑paced operational environment is advantageous.
• A hands‑on and practical approach.
• Good attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A flexible approach and willingness to learn.
• The ability to work independently and take responsibility for tasks.lsion>
• Good communication skills.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Location

The role will initially be based in North Acton before moving to Wokingham.

Candidates should be comfortable travelling to the initial location and subsequently working in Wokingham.

Travel expenses available during the initial period.

Salary & Benefits

• £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity.
• Full-time permanent opportunity following successful completion of the temporary period.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Varied hands‑on role within a growing organisation.