Food Production Operators

Recruitment Solutions Wales; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

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.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Annual long service award

Unlimited drinks machine

Training across multiple roles

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]