Production Operative (days & nights)

Routes To Work South; Hamilton; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking on site

Good links to public transport

Temp to perm opportunity

Career progression opportunities

Modern working environment

Discounted staff shop onsite

Job summary

Routes To Work South is seeking a Production Operative in Hamilton to join a fast-paced cake production line. You will be part of a team, standing for long shifts, and will receive full training with no prior experience required.

You can expect benefits such as on-site parking, good transport links, and a temp-to-perm pathway, with clear opportunities for progression in a modern workplace.

Qualifications

• You should be able to work quickly without sacrificing quality.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential for shift work.
• Teamwork and clear communication are important on a fast-paced line.
• Ability to follow recipes, weights, timings and procedures precisely.
• Basic manual handling is required.
• Experience operating simple production machinery is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Move and monitor production lines to maintain pace with quality requirements.
• Be punctual and dependable to support a busy team on site.
• Collaborate with colleagues to keep the line running smoothly.
• Follow recipes, weights, timings and procedures exactly as trained.
• Assist with lifting trays and moving ingredients as part of your shift.
• Operate basic machinery (deposits, mixers, conveyors, packaging) with training.
• Stay focused on repetitive tasks to minimize mistakes.
• Adapt to changing cake types, seasonal spikes or new processes as needed.
• Spot defects and report issues to ensure final product quality.

Skills

Speed and efficiency

Reliability

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Manual handling

Machinery operation

Concentration

Adaptability

Quality awareness

Tools

Depositors

Mixers

Conveyors

Packaging machines

Job description

Job Specifics

• Reference No: SD096


• Location: Hamilton


• Hours: Full Time (12 hour shifts day & night)


• Salary: Days: £12.86p/h, Nights: £13.98 p/h, Overtime from £16.08 - £17.48 p/h & 6am/7am - 18:35 Minimum of 3 days a week can choose days but must include Sunday


• Closing Date: Monday 2nd November 2026


• Why you should apply for this role: Company's benefits and career growth opportunities.

Job Overview

As a Production Operative, you will work on a fast-paced production line in a cake factory, be a team player and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Potentially standing on your feet for up to 12 hours depending on shift. No previous experience is necessary. Full training will be provided.

Benefits:

Free car parking on site

Good links to public transport

Temp to perm opportunity

Career progression opportunities

Modern working environment

Discounted staff shop onsite

Key Tasks

• Production lines move quickly. You’re expected to keep pace without sacrificing quality.


• Food production relies on the whole team being present. Being on time and dependable is essential.


• You’ll often work in a line where each person has a specific task. Smooth communication and cooperation keep the line running.


• Recipes, weights, timings, and procedures must be followed exactly.


• Lifting trays, moving ingredients, standing for long periods.


• Operating simple machinery Depositors, mixers, conveyors, or packaging machines (training is usually provided).


• Repetitive tasks require focus to avoid mistakes.


• Production needs can change quickly different cake types, seasonal spikes, or new processes.


• Spotting defects, reporting issues, and taking pride in the final product.

Employer Expectations Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Speed and efficiency


• Reliability and punctuality


• Teamwork


• Ability to follow instructions


• Basic manual handling


• Operating simple machinery


• Good concentration


• Adaptability


• Quality awareness