Food Production Operators

Recruitment Solutions Wales; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 17,275 - 20,305; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Annual long service award

Unlimited drinks machine

Training across multiple roles

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Food Production Operative in Pontypool. The role involves adhering to safety standards, quality control, and working as part of a team to ensure efficient product manufacturing. Candidates should possess experience in food manufacturing and a Level 2 Food Hygiene certification. The company offers attractive benefits, including annual holiday rewards and internal development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Holder of Level 2 Food Hygiene certification (online completion acceptable).
• Strong work ethic.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety, comply with legislation and report risk areas to management.
• Adhere to quality control checks and raise non-conformances to your supervisor.
• Become an expert in at least two key production skills and train others.
• Meet customer orders efficiently, on time and with correct quantities.
• Adhere to factory hygiene requirements at all times.

Skills

Team player

Strong work ethic

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene certification

Job description

Food Production Operative – 4 day week – Days or Nights

Pontypool – 12hr Days Mon – Thurs 6am‑6pm £12.54 per hour
12hr Nights Mon – Thurs 6pm‑6am £14.74 per hour

The Production Key Operative is expected to work effectively as part of a team to produce a range of products as required. All jobs are carried out in a safe, hygienic and efficient manner, ensuring product quality at all times in line with the Company’s Health & Safety, Hygiene and Quality Policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote safety, comply with legislation and report risk areas to management.
• Line optimisation and line startups.
• Adhere to quality control checks and raise non‑conformances to your supervisor.
• Become an expert in at least two key production skills and train others.
• Assist with any production operative duties as requested.
• Co‑operate in your personal training and development plan per the Company’s Training Policy.
• Assist in training fellow team members.
• Coordinate with supervisors to ensure the production plan is followed.
• Meet customer orders efficiently, on time and with correct quantities.
• Manage incidents such as foreign bodies, glass or plastic breakage, and accidents, following the correct escalation process.
• Maintain accurate paperwork with no errors or omissions.
• Operate a range of machines to produce product as required.
• Keep working area and machinery clean and well‑maintained.
• Maintain product quality standards.
• Assist with cleaning duties as requested.
• Work at a sufficient rate to meet the day’s production requirements and operational specifications.
• Adhere to factory hygiene requirements at all times.
• Promote and maintain the Company Equal Opportunity Policy.
• Carry out all duties safely and efficiently in accordance with Health & Safety and Food Safety Policies.
• Perform any other duties requested by the Production Line Coordinator or management.
• Work directly with your supervisor to ensure operatives are on the line at all times, covering breaks and activities.

Requirementsh3>

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Holder of Level 2 Food Hygiene certification (online completion acceptable).
• Strong work ethic.
• Team player.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday – site open on bank holidays, except Christmas Day.
• Annual “long service award” – 4% increase of basic pay each year for service over one year (cap 20%).
• Extra holiday day awarded for every 5 years of service.
• Unlimited drinks machine – coffee, tea, hot chocolate, squash and soup.
• Opportunities for internal development and training across multiple roles.

To apply, send CV to [e-mail]