Production Operative

Westmill | part of Associated British Foods plc; Enfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABF Pension Scheme

Annual Incentive Plan

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteering day

Extra Spice discounts

Job summary

Westmill, part of Associated British Foods plc, in Enfield is hiring a Production Operative to join a Monday–Friday team (6:00am–3:00pm). The role focuses on keeping production lines safe, efficient and compliant with GMP, delivering products across the UK.

You’ll work closely with technicians and managers, maintain food safety standards and contribute to a reliable daily plan, with opportunities to grow knowledge in production, quality and food safety.

Qualifications

• Previous production operative experience ideally in a food manufacturing environment.
• Good attention to detail.
• A positive and reliable approach to work.
• Good communication skills.
• A willingness to learn and get involved.
• Experience of stock control or WMS systems would be useful.

Responsibilities

• Running production lines safely and efficiently to help deliver the daily production plan.
• Making sure food safety, quality and hygiene standards are maintained throughout the shift.
• Spotting and reporting faults or downtime so issues can be dealt with quickly.
• Working closely with Line Technicians, Shift Managers, Technical and Engineering colleagues.
• Helping keep the production area clean, organised and working to GMP standards.
• Playing your part in a team focused on safety, quality and getting the job done well.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Communication

Willingness to learn

Stock control

Education

Food Hygiene / Health & Safety qualifications

Tools

WMS systems

Job description

Production Operative

Enfield | Monday to Friday | 6:00am to 3:00pm | £28,335.48 per annum

LOOKING FOR A STABLE MONDAY TO FRIDAY ROLE WHERE YOU CAN BE PART OF A TEAM MAKING WELL KNOWN FOOD BRANDS?

We’re looking for a Production Operative to join our team in Enfield.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll play an important part in keeping our production lines running safely and efficiently, helping us make products that reach consumers, restaurants and takeaways across the UK.

You’ll be joining an established team, working Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 3:00pm, with no weekend shifts as part of the normal working pattern.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Running production lines safely and efficiently to help deliver the daily production plan
• Making sure food safety, quality and hygiene standards are maintained throughout the shift
• Spotting and reporting faults or downtime so issues can be dealt with quickly
• Working closely with Line Technicians, Shift Managers, Technical and Engineering colleagues
• Helping keep the production area clean, organised and working to GMP standards
• Playing your part in a team focused on safety, quality and getting the job done well

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, practical and enjoys working as part of a team.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Previous production operative experience ideally in a food manufacturing environment
• Good attention to detail
• A positive and reliable approach to work
• Good communication skills
• A willingness to learn and get involved
• Experience of stock control or WMS systems would be useful

Food Hygiene, Manual Handling or health and safety qualifications would be an advantage.

WHY WEST MILL?

Westmill is one of Europe’s largest specialist food businesses and part of Associated British Foods plc.

We’re home to brands including Patak’s, Elephant Atta, Rajah, Lucky Boat and Green Dragon.

That means you’ll be joining a well established business, working as part of a team producing brands that people know and use every day.

For the right person, it’s also a good opportunity to build your experience in food manufacturing and develop your knowledge of production, quality and food safety.

WHAT WE OFFER

Alongside a salary of £28,335.48 per annum, you’ll receive:

• Monday to Friday working
• ABF Pension Scheme membership
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Option to buy additional holiday
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to financial education and affordable loans
• A paid volunteering day
• Extra Spice, our benefits platform offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts from day one

INTERESTED?

If you’re looking for a stable, hands‑on role with good weekday hours, a strong team around you and the chance to build your experience in food manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you.