Night production operative

Gap Personnel Limited; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

gap personnel is recruiting for a Night Production Operative in Ledbury. The role runs on a Monday to Friday night shift from 22:00 to 06:00, with a basic pay rate of £14.50 per hour.

The 8‑week ongoing contract offers a chance to transition to permanent employment for the right candidate. Candidates should be comfortable working in a chilled environment and able to maintain high standards in packing, labeling and quality checks.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production/warehouse is beneficial
• Attention to detail and high quality standards
• Reliable and punctual, able to work in a team

Responsibilities

• Stock management: picking and replenishing stock in production areas
• Production line duties: packing and ensuring correct weights
• Quality control: regular checks to meet company standards
• Labelling and coding: apply batch codes and labels for traceability
• Environmental conditions: work in chilled environment around 0 to 8°C

Job description

Job Title: Night Production Operative

Location: Ledbury
Contract Type: 8 weeks ongoing
Pay Rate: £14.50 per hour
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 22:00pm - 06:00am

About the Company:

gap personnel is proud to be working with one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of frozen fruit products, based in Ledbury.

Please note: this role involves working in chilled environments (average temperature 0°C)

This is a great opportunity if you’re looking for a stable role with the chance to transition to a permanent position for the right candidate. This is 8 weeks ongoing position with potential of work to be extended.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stock Management:
  • Picking stock from designated collection locations and placing it where needed.
  • Replenishing stock in the production areas as required.
• Production Line Duties:
  • Packing products on the production line, ensuring that products are packed securely and efficiently.
  • Ensuring that all products meet the correct weight requirements for packaging.
• Quality Control:
  • Conducting regular quality checks on all items to ensure that they meet company standards.
• Labelling and Coding:
  • Labelling products with the correct batch codes and labels to ensure traceability and compliance with regulations.
• Environmental Conditions:
  • Working in chilled environments, with temperatures around +8°C. Candidates should be comfortable with this temperature range for the duration of the shift.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a similar production or warehouse role would be beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain high‑quality standards.
• Good attention to detail, especially with packing, labelling, and performing quality checks.
• Comfortable working in a chilled environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.

Basic Hours & Pay Rate:

• Monday to Friday
• 22:00 to 06:00, paid 37.5 hours a week
• £14.50 per hour basic rate