Production operative

CareerArc; Mistley Heath; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in agriculture and food processing is seeking a dedicated Production Operative for their Mistley Heath site. This role involves operating plant equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and conducting quality checks to maintain high standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong communication skills, and have a keen understanding of food manufacturing processes. Join a company committed to investing in its people and communities, offering competitive compensation and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes is essential.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant equipment to meet production schedules.
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, and Food Regulations.
• Conduct daily grain inspections to maintain quality standards.

Skills

Knowledge of food manufacturing processes

Strong communication skills

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Collaboration skills

Proficient computer skills

Tools

Reach truck

Job description

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson has over 3500 employees across the UK, Europe, the US and Canada. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services, and investing in our people and our communities.

Richardson's UK operations encompass oat milling, malting, animal feed and ingredient processing. Operating under Richardson Oat Milling, Crisp Malt, EDME, and Micronized Food Products (MFP), Richardson supplies the domestic and international food, brewing, and distilling industries.

We currently have an opportunity for a Production Operative at our EDME site, Mistley location.

Responsibilities:

• Operate plant equipment to meet production schedules while documenting process data accurately.

• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, and Food Regulations, and report procedural breaches, hazards, near misses, or unsafe conditions promptly to the line manager or Production Supervisor.

• Ensure timely completion of Food Safety Quality Checks and facilitate necessary training.

• Follow Safe Systems of Work, wear PPE, and report incidents to ensure health and safety.

• Collaborate with engineering to report faults and minimize production downtime.

• Conduct daily grain inspections, taking action to maintain quality standards.

• Maintain hygiene in line with food safety and HACCP requirements.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes.

• Strong communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Capable of collaborating with others or working independently.

• Proficient computer skills with a flexible approach to working hours.

• Reach truck licence and manual handling training considered an asset.

• Food or Malting production experience considered an asset.

Richardson provides a competitive compensation package, and training and career development opportunities.

Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by 25.05.25