Night Shift Production Operative

Barker Ross; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Barker Ross is recruiting for Production Operatives in a busy food manufacturing environment. You will support the production process from ingredient preparation through to packing and palletising finished products in a hands-on role.

You will help ensure production runs smoothly, maintain high standards of hygiene, quality and safety, and assist the team in meeting daily targets. Night shifts from 10pm to 6am are available.

Qualifications

• Positive, flexible and hardworking attitude.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Shows initiative and eagerness to learn.
• Reliable with focus on quality and safety.
• Previous food manufacturing experience is advantageous.
• Experience operating automated production machinery is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and support all production and packing stages.
• Operate machinery safely and efficiently.
• Carry out cleaning duties to maintain hygiene.
• Work towards targets while minimising waste.
• Follow food safety, quality, hygiene and H&S procedures.
• Identify and report quality or safety concerns.
• Attend training and follow procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues and management.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Quality focus

Safety awareness

Flexible

Tools

Automated machinery

Job description

Location: On-site

Working Pattern: Nights: 10pm-6am

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for Production Operatives to join a busy food manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role supporting the production process from ingredient preparation through to packing and palletising finished products.

You’ll play an important part in ensuring production runs smoothly and efficiently, maintaining high standards of quality, hygiene and food safety while helping the team achieve daily production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing ingredients and supporting all stages of production and packing.
• Operating machinery and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Carrying out cleaning duties to maintain high hygiene standards.
• Working towards production targets while minimising waste.
• Following food safety, quality, hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Identifying and reporting any quality or safety concerns.
• Attending relevant training and following operational procedures.
• Working effectively as part of a team and communicating with colleagues and management.
• Supporting other production duties as required.

What We're Looking For

• A positive, flexible and hardworking attitude.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Someone who shows initiative and is keen to learn.
• A reliable approach with a strong focus on quality and safety.
• Previous food manufacturing experience would be advantageous.
• Experience operating automated machinery within a production environment would also be beneficial.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.