Production Operative

First Choice Selection Services Ltd; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal feed company in Ballymena is seeking a permanent Production Operative. This role offers a competitive pay of £15.57 per hour with rotating shifts from 6am to 10pm, Monday to Friday. Responsibilities include preparing raw materials and maintaining production standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing and be capable of quality checks to ensure product integrity.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, packaging, or production environment.
• Experience operating or assisting with production machinery.
• Ability to carry out quality checks to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle raw materials.
• Load, seal, and check finished products.
• Maintain a clean, safe, well-organised work area.
• Support the team to meet daily production targets.

Skills

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience operating production machinery

Ability to carry out quality checks

Job description

Looking for solid pay, long-term security, and a role you can start straight away? We’re recruiting a permanent Production Operative for a busy, fast-paced animal feed producer in Ballymena. Operate and monitor production machinery.You’ll work Monday to Friday on rotating shifts (6am to 2pm or 2pm to 10pm) with no weekend work, £15.57 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle raw materials.
• Load, seal, and check finished products.
• Maintain a clean, safe, well-organised work area.
• Support the team to meet daily production targets.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, packaging, or production environment.
• Experience operating or assisting with production machinery.
• Ability to carry out quality checks to a high standard.

Vacancy ID 1747727 Job ref. PO.123 Job Sector Transport, Distribution and Warehousing,Food Production Area Co Antrim Location Ballymena Salary £15.57 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 40 Published date 26/11/2025 Closing date 20/12/2025 Worktime Monday to Friday 6am-2pm or 2pm - 10pm

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 30 Nov 2025