Production Operative

Manpower UK; Witcombe; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave

Free parking

Discounts

Job summary

Manpower UK is recruiting Machine Operators for a leading food manufacturer in Barnwood, Gloucester. Start date January 2027. Assessed and offers made November–December 2026.

You will operate automated machinery, ensure quality, and follow health and safety procedures on a busy production line. Weekend shifts and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Eye for detail to ensure accuracy.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Positive attitude with commitment and motivation.
• Flexibility to work varying shift patterns and meet deadlines.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Ability to work on fast moving production lines.
• Can-do attitude with forward thinking.
• Level 2 Food Safety is desirable.
• Flexible, quality conscious, and problem solving.
• Experience in similar food production is desirable.
• Knowledge of food production, hygiene and procedures is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of machinery producing units of packed products.
• Pack finished products on the end of the line and complete paperwork.
• Maintain high quality standards throughout production.
• Maintain hygiene to Company/Client procedures.
• Communicate issues as they arise and follow procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Teamwork

Hygiene standards

Communication

Fast-paced production

Job description

A leading food manufacturer of family favourites like Magnum, Cornetto and Vienetta is looking for Machine Operators to join its team ahead of the busy 2027 season.

Successful candidates will work on a production line at a modern, highly automated, and hygienic manufacturing facility based in Barnwood, Gloucester starting January 2027.

ASSESSMENTS BEING CONDUCTED AND OFFERS BEING MADE NOW THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2026.

PAY: Paying from £14.11 to £33.60 per hour shift dependent, with opportunities to progress to up to £36.95 per hour based on performance, training, and role progression.

SHIFTS: Various shifts available including on a shift pattern but preferably you will be able to work all or some weekends
The contract is on-going with strong temp to perm opportunities.

What You Will Be Doing:

• To operate a variety of machinery producing units of packed products.
• Pack finished products on the end of the line ready to send through to distribution whilst completing all paperwork.
• To ensure a high standard of quality is maintained throughout the production process.
• To maintain excellent hygiene standards in line with Company/ Client procedure.
• To communicate any issues as they arise.
• To follow all Company and Client procedures.
• To adhere to Health and Safety standards.
• To work in a flexible and organised manner.
• Training, coaching and mentoring of any other team members.
• To carry out any other duties as reasonably requested by your supervisor or Manager.
• To understand and comply with the Company's Health and Safety Policy Statement.

What You Will Bring:

• Have an eye for detail to ensure accuracy and precision.
• Possess a good level of numeracy skills.
• Positive attitude possessing high levels of commitment and motivation.
• Flexibility to work varying shift patterns and work to tight deadlines.
• A strong communicator able to work well in a team.
• The ability to work on fast moving production lines.
• Forward thinking and possessing a "can do" attitude.
• Ability to pass Level 2 Food Safety.
• Ability to be flexible, quality conscious, and to problem solve.
• Experience of working in a similar food production sector (desirable)
• Knowledge of food production, food hygiene and associated procedures (desirable).

What You Will Get:

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive training and development.
• Pension and annual leave entitlement of 28 days a year pro-rota for the first 12 weeks, and 33 days per annum thereafter (including bank holidays).
• Free parking, shopping discounts and free case of product periodically!