Production Operative

Manpower UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Free parking

Staff shop

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Manpower UK is recruiting for Production Operatives in Gloucestershire to run automated machinery and pack finished goods on a production line. Starting in the first week of January 2027, the role offers ongoing work with strong temp-to-perm prospects at a modern, hygienic site in Barnwood, Gloucester.

Pay starts at £14.11 per hour, rising to £33.60 and progressing to £36.95 based on performance and training. Flexible weekend shifts are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production is desirable.
• Ability to operate and monitor automated production lines.
• Capable of working to tight deadlines and switch shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of machinery producing units of packed products.
• Pack finished products on the end of the line and complete paperwork.
• Maintain high hygiene standards and quality throughout the process.
• Communicate issues as they arise and follow company procedures.
• Support training and mentoring of team members as needed.

Skills

Machine operation

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Team communication

Education

Level 2 Food Safety

Job description

A food manufacturer in Gloucestershire seeks Production Operatives for its automated facility in Barnwood. Starting the first week of January 2027, successful applicants will run machinery and pack finished goods on a production line. This temporary contract, managed by Manpower UK, offers ongoing work with strong temp-to-perm prospects. Pay begins at £14.11 hourly, rising to £33.60, with progression up to £36.95 depending on performance and training. Various shifts are available, though weekend availability is preferred. Flexibility and machine operating skills are essential. A leading food manufacturer is looking for flexible Machine Operators, to join its team ahead of the busy 2027 season. Successful candidates will start during the first week of January 2027 and work on a production line at a modern, highly automated, and hygienic manufacturing facility based in Barnwood, Gloucester.

Pay and Hours

Pay begins at £14.11 hourly, rising to £33.60, with progression up to £36.95 depending on performance and training. Pay ranges from £14.11 to £33.60 per hour, with opportunities to progress to up to £36.95 per hour based on performance, training, and role progression. Various shifts available, but preferably you will be able to work all or some weekends. The contract is on-going with strong temp to perm opportunities.

Benefits

• Benefits include a pension, paid holidays, free parking and a staff shop.
• Pension and annual leave entitlement of 28 days a year pro-roa for the first 12 weeks, and 33 days per annum thereafter (including bank holidays).
• Free parking, shopping discounts and free case of product periodically!

What You Will Be Doing

• To operate a variety of machinery producing units of packed products.
• Pack finished products on the end of the line ready to send through to distribution whilst completing all paperwork.
• To ensure a high standard of quality is maintained throughout the production process.
• To maintain excellent hygiene standards in line with Company/ Client procedure.
• To communicate any issues as they arise.
• To follow all Company and Client procedures.
• To adhere to Health and Safety standards.
• To work in a flexible and organised manner.
• Training, coaching and mentoring of any other team members.
• To carry out any other duties as reasonably requested by your supervisor or Manager.
• To understand and comply with the Company''s Health and Safety Policy Statement.

What You Will Bring

• Have an eye for detail to ensure accuracy and precision.
• Possess a good level of numeracy skills.
• Positive attitude possessing high levels of commitment and motivation.
• Flexibility to work varying shift patterns and work to tight deadlines.
• A strong communicator able to work well in a team.
• The ability to work on fast moving production lines.
• Forward thinking and possessing a can do attitude.
• Ability to pass Level 2 Food Safety.
• Ability to be flexible, quality conscious, and to problem solve.
• Experience of working in a similar food production sector (desirable).
• Knowledge of food production, food hygiene and associated procedures (desirable).

What You Will Get

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive training and development.
• Pension and annual leave entitlement of 28 days a year pro-roa for the first 12 weeks, and 33 days per annum thereafter (including bank holidays).
• Free parking, shopping discounts and free case of product periodically!