Production Operative

Rubicon Recruitment Agency; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment Agency is seeking a Production Operative in Ringwood to support a growing British food manufacturer. You will work on an early or late shift, earn £13.70–£14.95 per hour, and receive full training to build real production skills as new products and machinery are introduced.

You will follow batch instructions, ensure correct labelling and ingredients, perform quality checks, and operate equipment safely. A reliable commute to Ringwood is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or production environments is desirable.
• Knowledge of GMP and food safety practices is expected.
• Level 2 Food Safety/Food Hygiene qualification is desirable (training can be provided).
• Ability to follow SOPs and complete production records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, blend, bottle and package products according to schedules and batch instructions.
• Verify correct ingredients, packaging and labelling for each batch.
• Conduct routine quality checks and record production and batch data.
• Operate machinery safely and report faults; assist with basic troubleshooting.
• Keep work area clean and audit-ready at all times.
• Escalate quality concerns to the Production Supervisor.

Skills

Food production

GMP knowledge

Food Safety Level 2

GCSE English/Maths

SOP compliance

Education

GCSEs English and Maths

Job description

Production Operative | Ringwood | Up to £14.95

Earn £13.70 to £14.95 per hour as a Production Operative with a growing British food manufacturer in Ringwood.
Every batch you produce is made to an exact specification, and you'll be the one who gets it right.
Full training is provided, so you'll build real food production skills as the business brings in new products and machinery.

As a Production Operative, you will benefit from:

• Monday to Friday working, on an early shift (07:00 to 16:30) or a late shift (12:30 to 22:00)
• Full training, including food hygiene training where needed
• Experience across every stage of production, from preparing ingredients to finished goods
• The chance to learn new machinery, processes and product lines as the business grows
• Clear procedures, batch instructions and support from an experienced Production Supervisor
• A stable, long-term role with a business that is investing in its manufacturing

As a Production Operative, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, blending, bottling and packaging products by following production schedules and batch instructions
• Checking that the correct ingredients, packaging and labelling are used for each production run
• Carrying out routine quality checks and recording production and batch data accurately
• Operating machinery safely, doing basic troubleshooting and reporting any faults
• Cleaning equipment and keeping your work area audit-ready at all times
• Reporting quality concerns or non-conformances to the Production Supervisor

As a Production Operative, your experience will include:

• Experience in food manufacturing or a production environment (desirable, but not essential)
• An understanding of food safety, hygiene and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• A Level 2 Food Safety/Food Hygiene qualification (desirable, as training can be provided)
• GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent (desirable)
• The ability to follow SOPs and complete production records accurately
• A reliable way of getting to Ringwood for your shift times