Production Operative

Humdinger; Otley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Holiday entitlement 236 hours

Job summary

Humdinger is hiring Production Operatives for its confectionery facility in Sherburn in Elmet. The roles involve operating production lines, following recipes, and maintaining high quality and safety standards. Starting pay is £15.08/hour with overtime at 150% and progression to £16.08/hour as Grade 3.

Interviews with factory tour are scheduled, with multiple inductions in September. Openings cover processing and packing; a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and opportunities for skill

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or food production environments.
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain quality standards.
• Comfortable with manual handling activities and safety rules.
• Team player with reliable attitude and able to meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Operate confectionery production processes including moulding, coating, polishing and panning.
• Monitor equipment performance and report issues promptly.
• Follow recipes, production plans and process controls accurately.
• Complete quality, food safety and CCP checks.
• Handle raw materials and production ingredients safely.
• Complete cleaning and hygiene tasks to required standards.
• Maintain accurate production and traceability records.
• Support continuous improvement activities within your area.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Food production experience

Communication skills

Follow procedures

Manual handling

Team player

Meet productivity targets

Job description

Overview

Production Operative (Multiple roles available)

Humdinger Ltd, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25

As a Production Operative, you'll play a key role in creating the confectionery products that reach customers across the UK. You'll work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

This role would suit someone with experience in a bakery, food production, or similar environment and a keen eye for detail when following recipes, weighing ingredients, and working to precise measurements and processes.

Shift pattern: Monday - Sunday, 4 on 4 off, 06:00 - 18:00

Pay rate: Starting rate: £15.08 per hour with the potential of overtime at 150% and progressing to Grade 3 at £16.08 per hour.

Interviews: Interview & Factory Tour, Wednesday 16th September 2026, 1pm - 3pm - If you cannot attend, we may accommodate another date.

Multiple inductions running throughout September.

Responsibilities

• Operate confectionery production processes including moulding, coating, polishing and panning.
• Monitor equipment performance and report issues promptly.
• Follow recipes, production plans and process controls accurately.
• Complete quality, food safety and CCP checks.
• Handle raw materials and production ingredients safely.
• Complete cleaning and hygiene tasks to required standards.
• Maintain accurate production and traceability records.
• Support continuous improvement activities within your area.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Experience working in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow written procedures.
• Ability to work safely, accurately and to quality standards.
• Comfortable with manual handling activities.
• Team player with a positive and reliable approach.
• Ability to work to productivity and performance targets.

Desirable:

• Food manufacturing experience.
• Food Safety Level 2 qualification.
• Health & Safety qualification.
• Experience supporting or coaching colleagues.

Rewards Benefits

• Earning potential of up to £16.08 per hour with further training as a higher skilled operative.
• Paid breaks and overtime rates at minimum of time and a half of basic rate.
• Holiday entitlement:236 hours.
• Substantial time off in between shifts
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan via Paycare - claim back up to £400 a year on dental, optical and much more
• Discount and Wellbeing hub and 'My Pocket GP' via Paycare Perks
• Cycle to Work scheme and other salary sacrifice benefits

About Us

Humdinger's Sherburn-in-Elmet site is a fast-growing confectionery facility producing over 5,000 tonnes of chocolate and snacking products annually. With advanced technologies including belt coating, button manufacture, drop rolling, and hard panning, the site supports a diverse customer base across retail, third-party, and B2B channels. The site offers a dynamic environment where technical leadership plays a pivotal role in driving quality, compliance, and innovation.

Application & Interview Process

Please note: jewellery, false nails, piercings, nail varnish are NOT permitted during the factory tour.

We have openings across processing and packing, if selected for interview, you may be interviewed for both.

Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview and/or tour by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage.

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