FTC Production Operative

Puratos; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Annual leave

Sick pay

Learning days

Wellbeing program

Life assurance

Income protection

Loyalty awards

Employee assistance

Discounts

Magic Star awards

Cycle to work

Job summary

Puratos Buckingham is seeking a Production Operative on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. You will work Monday to Friday 06:00–14:00 and contribute to safe, efficient, right-first-time manufacturing on the daily plan.

You will collaborate with Team Leaders, ensure allergen controls, complete quality checks, and support launches with the R&D team while following health and safety regulations. This is a hands-on role in a busy food production environment offering valuable experience within a

Responsibilities

• Follow the daily production plan to meet output targets.
• Prepare each batch according to SOPs and seek support when needed to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure all raw materials are present and handled safely.
• Maintain 100% allergen control and prevent cross-contamination.
• Complete quality and traceability checks.
• Coordinate the supply of raw materials and equipment to ensure efficient production.
• Communicate effectively with your colleagues, including the Production Team Leaders.
• Support new product launches and trials with the R&D team.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and support high-profile visits and audits.
• Assist in training and induction of new team members.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Management teams to address non-conformances and improvement areas.

Job description

Production Operative (12-Month Fixed-Term Maternity Cover)

Shift: Monday to Friday 06:00 – 14:00

Join the Magic

Our Mission

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We are more than 10,000 employees in over 70 countries and achieved a consolidated turnover of 3.1 billion euros in 2023. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit, and unique Puratos culture drive our continued growth and vision for the future. This, combined with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

Due to a period of maternity leave within our team, we are looking for a Production Operative to join our Buckingham site on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a growing manufacturing team within a global organisation, gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced food production environment.

Your Mission

As a Production Operative, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and right-first-time manufacturing of all batches scheduled on the daily plan. You will work closely with the Production Team Leaders to ensure all processes are followed accurately, maintaining a strong focus on food safety and health regulations.

What you will do

• Follow the daily production plan to meet output targets.
• Prepare each batch according to SOPs and seek support when needed to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure all raw materials are present and handled safely.
• Maintain 100% allergen control and prevent cross-contamination.
• Complete quality and traceability checks.
• Coordinate the supply of raw materials and equipment to ensure efficient production.
• Communicate effectively with your colleagues, including the Production Team Leaders
• Support new product launches and trials with the R&D team.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and support high-profile visits and audits.
• Assist in training and induction of new team members.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Management teams to address non-conformances and improvement areas.

What we expect from you

• Manage Customer needs: Be able and eager to find out what the internal or external customer wants and needs and to act accordingly; taking the costs and benefits into account. Make the life of the customer easier. Fostering a customer centric culture.
• Collaborate Effectively: Think and act as one team in a spirit of trust and respect. Be open to different ideas. Work intentionally towards consensus in the achievement of shared objectives. Build formal and informal relationship networks
• Communicate Effectively: Develop and deliver communications in diverse modes that generate a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Improve Continuously: Be passionate about achieving high quality standards for you and Puratos. Constantly look for and taking advantage of improvement opportunities. Propose new ideas and demonstrate openness for change. Build self-awareness and embrace learning and development opportunities.
• Drive Performance: Show ambition and go the extra mile in achieving expected results; drive sustainable operational excellence through diligent planning, prioritization, monitoring & effective use of resources. Take responsibility for decisions, actions and mistakes. Deal with setbacks and unexpected situations in a positive and confident way.

What you can expect from Puratos

We are a warm family company with a historical growth track record and a clear long-term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respecting work environment by putting people first.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

The benefits with this role include.

Competitive Salary – Reviewed annually to ensure we stay ahead of the market.

Annual Bonus Scheme – 5% standard, with stretch potential up to 10%.

Generous Pension Plan – Up to 7.5% employer contributions to support your future.

Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover fully paid, with options to add family members.

Up to 5 Weeks Annual Leave – Plus the flexibility to buy or sell additional days.

Enhanced Company Sick Pay – Because your health matters.

Learning & Development – Structured programs with a target of 5 learning days per year.

Wellbeing Matters – Access to our ‘Calling for Caring’ wellbeing initiatives.

Life Assurance – 2x your salary plus a 20% spouse pension.

Income Protection – Financial support when you need it most.

Loyal Service Awards – Celebrating your milestones with us.

Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support for life’s challenges.

High Street Discounts – Save with Perkbox perks.

Monthly ‘Magic Star’ Awards – Win £50 in vouchers for going above and beyond.

Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay healthy

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about helping others grow and want to be part of something magical, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.