Production Operative

Randstad Inhouse Services; Thorpe on the Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking experienced Production Operatives for ongoing assignments in a food manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include operating machinery, monitoring quality checks, and ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. Candidates should have prior experience in food manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and communication skills. The role offers flexible shift patterns, access to benefits, and opportunities for internal training and development.

Benefits

Gym membership

Paid breaks

Free soft drinks

Weekly pay

Internal training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing is required.
• A background in testing as a technician or in a lab is mandatory.
• Experience operating machinery is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and monitor Quality Checks.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene standards.
• Conduct required inspections on work equipment.
• Maintain stock levels applying 5S standards.
• Ensure shift quality targets are met.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Integrity

Tools

Machinery operation

Job description

Overview

Join a multinational global brand. We're looking for experienced production operatives to become part of our large team.

Job details

• Job title: Production Operative
• Job type: Temporary - ongoing
• Pay rate: £14.55 for the first 12 weeks, then rising to £16.17
• Working pattern: 3 on 3 off (rotating days & nights)
• Location: Wakefield, WF2 0XR
• Timings: Day (07:00–19:00), Nights (19:00–07:00)

About the company

Our client manufactures, distributes, sells and markets some of the world's strongest brands in non-alcoholic beverages. It is a leading Western European marketer, distributor, and producer of bottles and can non-alcoholic refreshment.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and equipment and monitor Quality Checks within the Work Area.
• Ensure full compliance to Personal appearance / hygiene standards in accordance to working within a Food factory.
• Report and escalate any non-conformance and non-compliance through the area reporting structure.
• Carry out required pre-use inspections on work equipment or machinery.
• Conduct on line machine/work area hand over with off going shift personnel; escalate any non-compliance or performance issues.
• Conduct basic machine operating and be capable of rectifying common machine faults.
• Ensure cleaning materials/equipment are in the correct place and maintain stock levels, applying 5S standards.
• Ensure full control of yields/stock of materials and ingredients used within the work area.
• Ensure all machinery/equipment meets site standards and escalate sub-conditions as appropriate.
• Ensure shift quality targets are met and comply with Health and Safety and PPE guidelines.

Requirements

• Experience in food manufacturing is required.
• A background in testing, whether as a technician or in a lab environment, is mandatory.
• Attention to detail, problem solving, communication for escalation purposes, and integrity.
• Experience operating machinery is advantageous.

Benefits

• Access to Randstad Happi benefits scheme including discounts, gym membership, and more.
• Long term, ongoing assignments in a professional environment with full training included.
• Flexible shift patterns.
• Paid breaks.
• Free soft drinks and hot drinks onsite.
• Free parking.
• Internal training and development.
• Weekly pay.
• Pay increase after 12 weeks.

How to apply

If this interests you, apply immediately with your updated CV and our team will contact you soon to discuss further.