Production Operative

Gap Personnel; Buckfastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Production Operator for a busy food production site in Buckfastleigh. This hands-on role is physically demanding and requires efficiency, attention to detail, and teamwork. You will handle ingredients, operate machinery, and ensure quality production standards. An immediate start is available, offering long-term stable employment in a supportive team environment. Pay ranges from £12.21 to £12.60 per hour.

Benefits

Immediate start available

Long-term stable employment

Supportive team environment

Opportunity within a well-established operation

Qualifications

• Physically demanding role requiring manual handling.
• Reliable and punctual with strong work ethic.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment.
• Self-motivated and organized for production planning.
• High attention to detail for quality standards.
• Good communication skills for teamwork.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills required.
• Comfortable using digital systems and devices.

Responsibilities

• Manually handle and measure ingredients for production.
• Operate and monitor production machinery safely.
• Maintain required line speeds on bottling and packaging.
• Track production and inventory using handheld devices.
• Complete production paperwork accurately.
• Clean and sanitize machinery and work areas.
• Organize work for next day’s production.
• Support the team to minimize downtime.

Skills

Manual handling and lifting

Reliability and punctuality

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Basic numeracy and literacy

Comfortable using digital systems

Job description

Production Operator

Location: Buckfastleigh, Devon
Hours: Monday to Friday, 0600am – 14.30pm

Pay: £12.21ph rising to £12.60ph

gap personnel are recruiting for a Production Operator to join a busy food and drink production site in Buckfastleigh, Devon. This is a hands‑on, physically demanding role within a fast‑paced production environment, with an immediate start available.

You will be working as part of a small, high‑performing team and must be able to work efficiently, safely, and with strong attention to detail while maintaining required production speeds.

Key Responsibilities

• Manually handle, lift, and measure ingredients for drink production
• Operate and monitor production machinery and equipment safely
• Work efficiently on bottling and packaging lines, maintaining required line speeds
• Use online systems via handheld devices to track production and inventory
• Complete production paperwork and maintain accurate records
• Clean and sanitise machinery and work areas in line with hygiene standards
• Organise work to support the following day’s production
• Support the team to minimise downtime and maintain continuous production flow

Requirements

• Manual handling and lifting (this role is physically demanding)
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently when required
• Organised and proactive, particularly when planning ahead
• High attention to detail to meet quality and food safety standards
• Good communication skills
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Comfortable using digital systems and handheld devices

What’s on Offer

• Immediate start available
• Long‑term, stable employment
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work within a well‑established food production operation

If you are hardworking, reliable, and looking for a long‑term production role, gap personnel would love to hear from you.