Production Operative

Jobs.co.uk; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Weekly pay

Induction and training

Job summary

Pertemps Gloucester is seeking a Production Operative to join a frozen food manufacturer in Ledbury, offering £13.00 per hour on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis. You will operate within a chilled environment, remove packaging, prepare items, load hoppers and lines, and stack finished goods onto pallets.

Training is provided, with permanent opportunities after a successful temporary period. Working weekly rotating morning and afternoon shifts, Monday to Friday, this role suits someone comfortable

Qualifications

• Good level of spoken and written English.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Remove packaging and prepare products for production.
• Load products onto hoppers and production lines; separate product.
• Monitor semi-automated production machinery and quality control.
• Stack products onto pallets for dispatch.
• Support forklift operations and loading of pallets onto lorries.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Follow food safety, quality, and health & safety procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Following instructions

Flexibility

Forklift experience

Job description

About the Role Pertemps Gloucester is seeking a Production Operative to join a frozen food manufacturer in Ledbury, offering £13.00 per hour on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis. Working weekly rotating morning and afternoon shifts, Monday to Friday, you will operate within a chilled environment. Duties include removing packaging, preparing items, loading hoppers and lines, monitoring semi-automated equipment, and stacking finished goods onto pallets. This position suits someone comfortable with repetitive tasks and cold conditions, who can follow instructions reliably. Previous experience in a similar industrial setting is beneficial but not essential, as training is provided. The role offers consistent hours and the possibility of permanent employment following a successful temporary period.

Production Operative required in Ledbury, paying £13.00 per hour, Temp to Perm Contract, Weekly Rotating Morning and Afternoon Shifts (Monday to Friday). Pertemps are currently recruiting for Production Operatives on behalf of a well established manufacturer of frozen food based in Ledbury. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy production team on a temporary ongoing basis, with full time hours and weekly rotating shifts. Due to the nature of the products, you will be working in a chilled environment.

The Role

• Removing packaging and preparing products for production.
• Separating product and loading products onto hoppers and production lines.
• Monitoring semi-automated production machinery.
• Stacking products onto pallets ready for dispatch.
• Carrying out quality control inspections throughout the production process.
• Checking products as they pass through the production line and X-ray process.
• Supporting production lines as part of a team of 4-5 operatives alongside a Line Leader.
• Working within freezer and warehouse areas where required.
• Using handheld equipment and supporting forklift operations where appropriate.
• Loading pallets onto lorries and preparing goods for distribution.
• Completing paid on site e-learning training using a smartphone.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Following food safety, quality and health & safety procedures at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Previous production, manufacturing or warehouse experience is beneficial.
• Good level of spoken and written English.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Comfortable working in chilled conditions
• Comfortable completing repetitive and physically demanding tasks, including manual handling and pallet stacking.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions carefully and work safely around production machinery.
• Flexible approach to work and willingness to support different departments when required.
• Candidates with previous forklift experience are encouraged to apply as additional in-house training opportunities may be available.
• Flexible to work the weekly rotating shift pattern.

Hours of Work

Weekly Rotating Monday To Friday Shifts

• Week 1: 06:00 - 14:00 (37.5 hours)
• Week 2: 14:00 - 22:30 (40 hours)

Pay Rate

• £13.00 per hour
• What's In It For You?
• Temporary ongoing work with immediate starts available.
• Full time hours.
• Weekly rotating shifts.
• Full induction and training provided.
• Paid on-site e-learning.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a successful food production business.
• Weekly pay.
• Access to a dedicated local consultant.
• Pension scheme.
• 24/7 worker support.
• Opportunity for ongoing assignments and permanent opportunities.