Production Operative

Years.com - More Years Together; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-scaling pet food company in the UK is seeking dedicated Production Operatives. In this hands-on role, you will operate production machinery, conduct quality checks, and maintain hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have a keen eye for detail and a passion for teamwork. The position offers competitive pay (£12.75 – £13.85 per hour) along with a range of benefits including health care cover, learning budgets, and team events. Join us to help deliver high-quality food for dogs and enhance their lives!

Benefits

Health care cover

Learning & Development budget

Wellbeing budget

Team events

Exclusive discounts

Casual dress

Birthday off

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food production or manufacturing preferred.
• Reliable, punctual, and strong team player.
• Willingness to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery and equipment.
• Carry out quality checks and report any issues promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness in line with food safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow procedures

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Join Our Pack

From a bold idea to revolutionising dog food, Years has grown into a fast‑scaling business dedicated to helping dogs live longer, healthier lives.

In just 3 years, we've built a great start‑up business, serving thousands of happy customers, all while striving to achieve our mission.

Our goal? To give dog owners a better, fresher, and healthier way to feed their pets. We provide human cut, personalised meals designed to support each dog’s unique needs, delivered straight to their door – no preservatives, no compromises, just real nutrition.

You can find our customers across the UK, with future ambitions to scale internationally and continue transforming how people care for their dogs.

Your Mission

We're looking for dedicated Production Operatives to join our growing team. You'll be an essential part of our production process, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Working in a fast‑paced environment, you'll operate machinery, monitor production lines, and maintain hygiene standards.

• Team Purpose & Challenges: The purpose of the role is to produce safe, high‑quality food efficiently and reliably, while supporting each other and the wider business goals of MORE YEARS.
• The role is fast paced, requiring focus, stamina, & teamwork.
• Strategic Focus & Priorities: To balance quality, efficiency & safety.
• Delivering reliable products, supporting team performance & driving improvements across the site.
• Reporting & Leadership: Reporting to the department manager.
• Collaboration: Working primarily with the prep production team. Supporting other departments as & when required.
• Hands‑On vs. Strategic Balance: The role is primarily hands‑on due to its focus, need for process adherence, daily output targets & team contribution.
• Leadership in practice: ownership of tasks, problem solving contribution, CI input & team impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery and equipment.
• Carry out quality checks and report any issues promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in line with food safety standards.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors.

Requirements

• Previous experience in food production or manufacturing (preferred but not essential).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Willingness to work in a fast‑paced, physically active role.
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.

Hours & Rates of Pay

• 40 hours per week contract with overtime available.
• Monday – Saturday shift pattern (5 days out of 6).
• 6am – 6pm shift pattern (nights also available).
• £12.75 – £13.85 per hour (depending on shift pattern).

Benefits – What’s In It For You?

• Extensive health care cover including full cancer coverage and a choice of hospitals or consultants (AXA top package).
• Annual £250.00 Learning & Development budget for courses, books or other self‑learn activities.
• Annual £100.00 Wellbeing budget.
• Up to 2 weeks working abroad per year (selected roles).
• Monthly recognition through our Yappa of The Month programme.
• 1 Volunteer day per year – dog themed or not: it’s your choice!
• Subsidised employee groups – from five a side to padel, there’s loads to get involved in or the chance to start up your own group.
• Quarterly subsidised team events from axe throwing, crazy golf to cocktail making.
• Exclusive discounts on Years and Years treats for yourself and friends/family.
• Lunch & Learn programme – from dog first aid to financial savviness we’ve got sessions planned to cover all kinds of topics.
• Casual dress.
• Your birthday off or different day if it falls on a non‑working day.
• Ability to sell any unused holiday back to Years at the end of the Holiday Year (maximum 1 working week).