Mill Operative

Recruit4staff; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Training and development

Salary progression after probation

Pension

20 days' holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Recruit4staff is representing an established animal feed manufacturing business seeking a Mill Operative in Oswestry. The role involves operating production machinery, assisting with mixing and weighing ingredients in a busy facility, and maintaining hygiene to prevent cross-contamination.

You will work a 4 on 4 off pattern (2 days, 2 nights) from 6am–6pm and 6pm–6am, with on‑the‑job training and clear progression after probation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable undertaking heavy lifting as part of daily duties.
• Experience working shift patterns, including night shifts.
• A positive attitude and strong approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery and support mixing and weighing of ingredients.
• Maintain hygiene and prevent cross‑contamination by production awareness.
• Maintain production records and control finished product bins.

Skills

Machinery operation

Heavy lifting

Shift work

Positive attitude

Job description

Recruit4staff are representing an established animal feed manufacturing business in their search for a Mill Operativeto work in Oswestry

• Pay: £33,000 per annum, rising following successful completion of probation
• Hours of Work: 4 on 4 off shift pattern 2 days, 2 nights. 6am6pm and 6pm6am
• Duration: Permanent
• Benefits: Free on-site parking, training and development opportunities, salary progression following successful completion of probation, standard pension and 20 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Recruit4staff are representing an established animal feed manufacturing business in their search for a Mill Operativeto work in Oswestry

Job Details:

• Pay: £33,000 per annum, rising following successful completion of probation
• Hours of Work: 4 on 4 off shift pattern 2 days, 2 nights. 6am6pm and 6pm6am
• Duration: Permanent
• Benefits: Free on-site parking, training and development opportunities, salary progression following successful completion of probation, standard pension and 20 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Job Role: As a Mill Operative, you will be responsible for operating production machinery and supporting the mixing and weighing of ingredients within a busy manufacturing environment. The Mill Operative will follow work instructions and maintain high standards of hygiene while ensuring cross-contamination is avoided through production awareness. Duties will also include maintaining production records, controlling finished product bins, obtaining feed samples as required and ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:

• Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing environment is essential for the Mill Operative position
• Comfortable undertaking heavy lifting as part of daily duties
• Previous experience working shift patterns, including night shifts
• A positive attitude and strong approach to work are essential for a successful Mill Operative

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Mill Operative or operating machinery within a mill environment would be advantageous

Commutable From: Wrexham, Oswestry, Welshpool, Shrewsbury, Ellesmere, Chirk, Gobowen, Baschurch and Nesscliffe

Similar Job Titles: Machine Operative, Mill Assistant, Machine Setter

Job Reference: opp-25629