Production Operative, Egg Innovation Centre

Stonegate Farmers; Lacock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training & development

Free eggs

Staff transport subsidy

On-site parking

Job summary

Stonegate Farmers Ltd (Egg Innovation Centre) in Lacock, Wiltshire is seeking a Production Operative to join the team. The role involves carrying out production and packing activities, ensuring quality and safety, and adhering to food safety procedures.

You will follow defined production controls, maintain a clean workspace, and work with Team Leaders to keep the production line running smoothly. The position requires availability for 6:00–18:00 shifts on a 4-on/4-off pattern and eligibility to

Qualifications

• Experience in production/manufacturing or food production is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of production and packing activities, ensuring products meet required quality, safety and customer specifications.
• Follow all production procedures and controls, including food safety, hygiene, traceability and quality checks, supporting compliance with standards.
• Operate within Health & Safety and food safety requirements at all times.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and hygienic working environment, following the “clean as you go” approach.
• Work closely with Team Leaders and Supervisors to maintain a smooth production process.
• Support across different areas of production when required, including production set-up, packing, line changes and product changeovers.
• Identify and report any issues that could affect product quality, food safety, health & safety or production efficiency.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and support opportunities to improve the way we work.
• Complete any other reasonable duties required by Team Leaders, Supervisors or other authorised colleagues to support operational requirements.

Skills

Production experience

Job description

Role: Production Operative, Egg Innovation Centre

Location: Lacock, Wiltshire

Working Hours: 06.00am – 18.00pm, 4on4off

About Stonegate Farmers Ltd

Stonegate Farmers Ltd is an integrated free range and organic egg business organised across three divisions comprising farming and agriculture, egg packing and cooked egg processing. Established in 1926 and under new ownership since 2016, we have grown into one the largest free range and organic egg producers within the UK.

As a Production Operative, you’ll play an important part in ensuring our products are produced, handled and packed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Carry out a range of production and packing activities, ensuring products meet required quality, safety and customer specifications.
• Follow all production procedures and controls, including food safety, hygiene, traceability and quality checks, supporting compliance with BRC and customer standards.
• Operate within relevant Health & Safety and food safety requirements at all times.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and hygienic working environment, following our “clean as you go” approach and keeping work areas organised and free from hazards.
• Work closely with colleagues, Team Leaders and Supervisors to maintain a smooth and efficient production process.
• Support across different areas of production when required, including production set‑up, packing, line changes and product changeovers.
• Identify and report any issues that could affect product quality, food safety, health & safety or production efficiency.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and support opportunities to improve the way we work.
• Complete any other reasonable duties required by Team Leaders, Supervisors or other authorised colleagues to support operational requirements.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is able to stand for extended periods and carry out repetitive and physically demanding tasks.
• Is eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
• Is available to work a 4-on-4-off shift pattern.
• Is available to work 06:00-18:00 shifts.

Experience

• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing or food production environment would be advantageous.

What We Offer:

• Regular shifts and weekly pay
• Ongoing training and development
• Free eggs every week
• Subsidised staff transport from select locations
• On‑site parking and cycle‑to‑work scheme

A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome