Production Operative (L3)

Simply Recruiting Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run food manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Level 3 Production Operative. This role involves problem-solving to keep machinery running, maintaining audit standards, and supporting less experienced staff. Applicants must have at least one year of food production experience and enjoy teamwork. The company offers weekly pay, ongoing skills training, and clear opportunities for career progression in a friendly environment.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Holiday Accrual

Ongoing skills training

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in food production is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work methodically and follow SOPs accurately.
• Driving license with reliable transport due to location.

Responsibilities

• Using problem-solving to keep machinery running effectively.
• Taking samples, performing TA tests, and recording results.
• Working with the team to meet performance and quality targets.
• Maintaining audit standards and supporting less experienced staff.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Methodical work approach

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Job description

Are you an experienced production operative who thrives in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment? Do you want to work for a well-established family-run company that offers development, and long-term career opportunities? If yes, then Simple Recruitment would love to speak with you!

Monday to Friday or Sunday to Thursday
9.45pm to 6.15am

Weekly Pay
Holiday Accrual
Ongoing skills training and development
Clear opportunities for career progression
A supportive, friendly, and team-focused work environment

What will you be doing?

• Using problem-solving to keep machinery running effectively.
• Setting up production towers and supporting site operations.
• Taking samples, performing TA tests, and recording results.
• Adjusting machine and SCADA settings to meet specifications.
• Working with the team to meet performance and quality targets.
• Maintaining audit standards and supporting less experienced staff.

What do you need to have?

• Minimum 1 year of experience in food production (essential).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Prides on teamwork and has a positive approach to development and change.
• Ability to work methodically and follow SOPs accurately.
• Numeracy and literacy skills are required for gathering and submitting data.
• Driving license with reliable transport due to location.

Our brief: Simple Recruitment is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client, based in Shepton Mallet, who is seeking a Level 3 Production Operative to join their team on a temporary t-permanent basis.

Alternatively, please call Molly
at our Wiltshire team