Production Operative

Princes Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14.5% Pension Scheme (5% employee and

Flexible Holiday Option

Enhanced Family Friendly & Carers Pol\

Critical Illness Cover

Learning & Development Opportunities

Full training provided

Employee benefits programme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

The Princes Group is seeking a motivated Filler Operative to join the Production Team in Cardiff. You will operate filling and packaging equipment to ensure safe, efficient production of high‑quality finished products.

This hands-on role requires attention to detail, adherence to food safety standards and effective teamwork across shifts. Full training is provided, with opportunities to develop skills within a growing manufacturing business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment is desirable.
• Experience operating machinery would be advantageous.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills with the ability to complete records accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to shift work.
• Positive attitude, reliability and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Operate filling machinery safely and efficiently to achieve production targets.
• Carry out cleaning, sterilisation and routine machine maintenance activities.
• Complete pre-production, safety and quality checks, ensuring all documentation is accurately maintained.
• Monitor machine performance and minimise product and packaging waste.
• Ensure the correct packaging materials are used and product coding is accurate.
• Report equipment issues, spillages, defects or safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards through a "clean as you go" approach.
• Work closely with Team Leaders and colleagues to ensure production plans are achieved.
• Follow all food safety, quality, health and safety, and hygiene procedures.
• This role supports the overall site delivery and Technical teams to ensure quality, legality, food safety, brand integrity and culture is driven and compliant.

Job description

Role Description

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Filler Operative to join our Production Team. This is a hands‑on role operating filling and packaging equipment to ensure the safe, efficient, and high‑quality production of finished products.

Working as part of a busy manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for maintaining production standards, minimising waste, completing quality checks, and ensuring all health and safety requirements are met. The role involves working a rotating day and night shift pattern and offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate filling machinery safely and efficiently to achieve production targets.
• Carry out cleaning, sterilisation and routine machine maintenance activities.
• Complete pre‑production, safety and quality checks, ensuring all documentation is accurately maintained.
• Monitor machine performance and minimise product and packaging waste.
• Ensure the correct packaging materials are used and product coding is accurate.
• Report equipment issues, spillages, defects or safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards through a "clean as you go" approach.
• Work closely with Team Leaders and colleagues to ensure production plans are achieved.
• Follow all food safety, quality, health and safety, and hygiene procedures.
• This role supports the overall site delivery and Technical teams to ensure quality, legality, food safety, brand integrity and culture is driven and compliant.

Role Requirements

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment is desirable.
• Experience operating machinery would be advantageous.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills with the ability to complete records accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to shift work.
• Positive attitude, reliability and willingness to learn.

Benefits & Rewards

• 14.5% Pension Scheme (5% employee contribution and 9.5% employer contribution)
• Flexible Holiday Option
• Enhanced Family Friendly & Carers Policies
• Critical Illness Cover
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Full training provided
• Employee benefits programme
• Career progression opportunities within a growing manufacturing business

Why Join Us?

As a Filler Operative, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. You’ll join a supportive team where your contribution is valued, with opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.

Please note internal job title is Filler Operative, this is purely for advertisement purposes.

About Princes

The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.

Country United Kingdom

Location Cardiff

Business Area Operations

Workplace Type Onsite