Production Operative - FTC

Riverford; Buckfastleigh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday pro rata

30% off veg boxes

Generous pension scheme

Profit sharing

Job summary

Riverford are seeking a Production Operative to join the Goods In and Intake team at Wash Farm, Buckfastleigh. This 12-month fixed-term contract covers 39 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday, including Bank Holidays.

You will process and record incoming items in the ERP system, verify certifications and quantities, and liaise with farmers and suppliers. The role demands attention to detail and reliable execution in a cooperative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production or warehousing environment.
• Comfortable working in a cold environment.
• Able to lift and manoeuvre crates of produce and veg boxes.
• Good communication skills in English for clear instructions and daily requirements.
• Accurate and efficient in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming items and record them in the ERP system.
• Check consignments against intake standards, including certification and expiry dates.
• Coordinate with SDOP farmers, ROV growers, and other suppliers as needed.
• Work closely with Quality Control and Warehouse teams to ensure quality and accuracy.

Skills

Production/warehousing experience

English communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Work with us at Riverford, and join a thriving employee-owned business as a Production Operative…

• Be part of a inclusive and friendly production team
• More than just a veg box….Riverford are mad about organic veg. It’s at the core of everything we do. We love to grow it, pack it into boxes, and deliver it to around 70, 000 homes across the UK every week.
• This takes loads of brilliant people – and working here makes you a ‘co-owner’, since Riverford is employee-owned. Success means much more than just profits; we want this to be a place people enjoy coming to work, and a business our co-owners feel proud of!
• We offer a bucket load of benefits….33 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays), 30% off veg boxes and our online shop, generous company pension scheme, annual profit share (at least 10% of all our profits are split equally between all co-owners)
• Delivering even greener veg - We’re in the process of swapping diesel vans to electric, with the ambitious goal of being 100% electric vans for low-emission deliveries to our customers!

This role is a 12-month fixed term contract, 39 hours per week - Working Sunday-Thursday, which is inclusive of Bank Holidays.

Location: Wash Farm, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0JU.

Pay: £13.90 per hour. Plus, time and a half on Saturday's.

What you’ll be doing…

At Riverford, we are committed to delivering products of exceptional quality to our customers, and our Goods In and Intake team plays a crucial role in making this happen. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that all incoming items are processed, booked in, and accurately recorded in our ERP system.

You will check each consignment against our intake standards, verifying certification, expiry dates, quantities, and other key criteria. This role will involve working across multiple departments within our business, and you’ll be expected to communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders, including our SDOP farmers, ROV growers, and other suppliers.

This is a dynamic role with new challenges daily. It requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure. Working closely with the Quality Control and Warehouse teams, this role offers great opportunities for growth within the department and across the business.

What we’re looking for

• Ideally you will have previous experience of working in a production or warehousing environment
• Must be comfortable working in a cold environment
• You must be able to lift and manoeuvre crates of produce and veg boxes
• You should have good communication skills and be able to speak and understand English to a level that enables you to comprehend instructions and the daily requirements of the role
• Accurate and efficient

At Riverford, we value quality service and our production team play a key role in our mission. If you’re looking for a job where you can make a difference and join a friendly, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!