Production Operative

Mole Valley Farmers Limited; Tinhay; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 5% matched

Store discount up to 25%

Free parking

33 days annual leave

Training and development

Career progression

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague benefits

Enhanced Family Leave Policies

Job summary

Mole Valley Farmers Limited is seeking a Production Operative at Lifton Mill to support daily feed mill operations. Join a team focused on safety, accuracy, and high-quality production in a fast-paced environment.

Role offers a permanent full-time contract with 44-hour weeks and rotating shifts. Opportunity to progress into roles such as LGV Driver, Planning, or Engineering within the Mole Valley Farmers group.

Qualifications

• Experience in production, manufacturing, or agricultural environment.
• Strong health and safety awareness and compliance understanding.
• Proactive, reliable, and team-oriented with good communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate mill equipment and process systems safely and efficiently.
• Manage weighbridge procedures and quality control.
• Operate bagging and packing systems and maintain records.
• Monitor stock levels and support stock control.
• Load vehicles and serve customers with accuracy.
• Support compliance audits and medicated procedures.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and report equipment issues.
• Collaborate with the team to meet production targets.

Skills

Production environment experience

Team player

Health & safety awareness

Basic mechanical understanding

Job description

Production Operative

Application Deadline: 30 August 2026

Department: Production

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Lifton Mill

Description

We’re looking for a reliable, hands‑on individual to join us as a Production Operative, playing a key role in delivering high‑quality service and support across our agricultural operations. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, take pride in maintaining high standards, and want to be part of a team that supports British agriculture, we’d love to hear from you.

About The Role

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full‑time

Hours of Work: 44 Hours per week, working on a weekly rotation of shift patterns 06:00 - 14:00 and 13:45 - 21:45, working one Saturday in three, comprising of Summer and Winter hours.

As a Production Operative, you’ll be central to the day‑to‑day running of our feed mill operations. You’ll help ensure products are manufactured, packed, and dispatched safely and efficiently, while maintaining compliance with company standards and industry regulations.

This is a fantastic entry point into the business, with clear progression opportunities. Career paths can lead to roles such as LGV Driver, Production Planner, Engineer, or other positions across the wider Mole Valley Farmers group.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating mill equipment and process systems safely and efficiently
• Managing weighbridge procedures and quality control
• Operating bagging and packing systems and maintaining accurate records
• Monitoring stock levels and supporting stock control
• Loading vehicles and serving customers with accuracy and care
• Supporting compliance audits and following medicated procedures
• Maintaining clean and tidy work areas and reporting equipment issues
• Working collaboratively with the team to meet production targets

About You

• Experience in a production, manufacturing, or agricultural environment
• Basic mechanical understanding and ability to operate machinery
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety and compliance standards
• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• A proactive, reliable, and team‑oriented approach
• Willingness to work shifts and adapt to changing priorities

What We Offer

• Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5%
• Up to 25% colleague discount in store
• Free parking on site
• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro‑rated for part‑time colleagues)
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Plenty of career progression opportunities
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
• Comprehensive colleague benefits
• Enhanced Family Leave Policies