Production Operative

Schreiber Foods; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company pension 7%

Holiday 25 days

Death in service

Income protection

Private medical

Sick pay scheme

Employee assistance

Free on-site parking

Overtime premiums

Job summary

Schreiber Foods in Stonehouse, United Kingdom, is seeking a committed production operator to join our manufacturing team. You will prepare ingredients, set up packaging, monitor equipment and follow recipes and schedules to deliver consistent results.

This role offers a starting hourly rate of £15.15, a bonus scheme, pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and life assurance. Rotating shifts or permanent nights, with average 40 hours per week, and opportunities to grow within a globally

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience in food manufacturing, production, processing or packing.
• Strong understanding of GMP, hygiene, food safety and quality systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, packaging, materials and equipment for production.
• Operate and monitor production and packing equipment safely, following training and procedures.
• Follow production schedules, recipes, product specifications and work instructions to deliver consistent results.
• Complete all required process, food safety, quality and production checks accurately and on time.
• Confirm that correct ingredients, packaging, labels and date codes are used.
• Maintain accurate production, traceability, cleaning, waste and downtime records.
• Identify and segregate ingredients, work in progress and finished products correctly.
• Take an active role in production start-ups, changeovers, cleaning activities and shutdowns.
• Help maintain food safety, GMP, hygiene, housekeeping and allergen control.
• Promptly report safety hazards and equipment faults per escalation procedures.
• Collaborate with the production team to stay safe and efficient.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Team player

Education

GCSEs desirable

Job description

Job Category:

Manufacturing & Operations

Job Family:

Machine Operations, Plant Production

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, packaging, materials and equipment for production.
• Operate and monitor production and packing equipment safely, following your training and approved procedures.
• Follow production schedules, recipes, product specifications and work instructions to deliver consistent results.
• Complete all required process, food safety, quality and production checks accurately and on time.
• Confirm that the correct ingredients, packaging, labels, date codes and product formats are being used.
• Maintain accurate production, traceability, cleaning, waste and downtime records.
• Identify, handle and segregate ingredients, work in progress, rework and finished products correctly.
• Take an active role in production start-ups, product changeovers, cleaning activities and shutdowns.
• Help maintain excellent standards of food safety, GMP, hygiene, housekeeping and allergen control.
• Promptly report safety hazards, equipment faults, product concerns and process deviations in line with escalation procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the production team and flex across trained production areas to help keep operations safe and efficient.

Education & Experience
What You Will Bring

• GCSEs or equivalent is desirable.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing, production, processing or packing.
• A good understanding of GMP, hygiene, food safety and quality systems.
• Strong attention to detail and the confidence to challenge and elevate concerns appropriately.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Skill & Behaviour

• A safety-first mindset and a commitment to following approved procedures.
• A reliable, punctual and ready to work approach.
• A strong focus on quality and attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A willingness to learn and adapt across different production processes.
• Good organisation and the ability to manage assigned tasks and priorities.
• A proactive approach to identifying, reporting and helping resolve issues.
• A genuine commitment to high standards of food safety, quality and compliance

What we Offer:

• Salary starting from £15.15 per hour
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Company pension with 7% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays (pro rata)
• 4 x Death in Service Life Assurance
• Income Protection and Private Medical Health Insurance
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Overtime premiums

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, working either rotating shifts or permanent nights, depending on the vacancy.
• Rotating 8-hour shifts: 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm.
• Permanent nights: 10pm to 6am.
• Average 40 hours per week.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application, interview or assessment process, please let us know. We will be happy to discuss how we can support you.

Schreiber Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.