Operations - Team Member Line 1

Finsbury Food Group; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Finsbury Food Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a production operative to weigh ingredients and prepare batches according to approved recipes and methods. You will operate mixers, follow mixing techniques, and carry out general duties across the production line to support efficient output.

You will be responsible for packing products, ensuring correct labelling, and palletising while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment is desirable.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills are required.
• Reliable with excellent timekeeping and attendance.
• Willingness to follow instructions and processes.

Responsibilities

• Weigh ingredients and prepare batches according to recipes and methods.
• Operate mixers and follow correct mixing techniques.
• Pack products along the production line with correct labelling and palletisation.
• Maintain a clean and safe workstation, following PPE and health & safety procedures.
• Complete required documentation accurately and support quality assurance.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Proactive attitude

Teamwork

Timekeeping

Willingness to learn

Numeracy & literacy

Job description

This is what you’ll actually do!

In this role, you will weigh ingredients and prepare batches in line with approved recipes and methods, ensuring accuracy at all times. You will operate mixers and follow correct mixing techniques, as well as carry out general production duties across the line.

You will be responsible for packing products at the speed of the production line, ensuring items are correctly picked, boxed, labelled, and palletised. Accuracy and efficiency will be key to maintaining output and quality standards.

Maintaining a clean and safe working environment will form a core part of your daily routine, following a “clean as you go” approach. You will adhere strictly to health and safety procedures, including the correct use of PPE, and support safe systems of work when operating machinery.

You will complete all required documentation accurately and contribute to quality assurance by following company standards. You’ll also work closely with your team to resolve any issues affecting performance or product quality, communicating effectively with colleagues and supervisors.

As part of your development, you will take part in training activities and build your knowledge of the production process to support flexible working across the line. You may also be required to carry out additional duties in line with business needs.

Ideally this is you!

• A strong work ethic with a positive, proactive attitude
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment to the required standard to meet targets
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions and processes
• Ability to carry our manual repetitive tasks safely and effectively
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Reliable with excellent timekeeping and attendance
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment (desirable but not essential)