Production Operative - Night Shift

Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing sector is seeking Production Operatives for night shifts in Cardiff. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing cakes, ensuring hygiene, and supporting targets in a busy factory environment. The role requires flexibility, team collaboration, and basic literacy and numeracy skills, with training provided.

Benefits

Access to discounted food at up to 70% off retail price

Qualifications

• Must have basic English Literacy and Basic Numeracy Skills (ESOL Entry Level 2).
• Work well in a team and independently.
• Good understanding of health and safety and food hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Producing a quality product: cakes.
• Supporting shift leaders to achieve targets according to production plans.
• Maintaining excellent hygiene and housekeeping of the area.

Skills

Basic English Literacy

Basic Numeracy Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Food Hygiene Knowledge

Teamwork

Flexibility / Adaptability

Initiative

Education

ESOL Entry Level 2

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Production Operative - Night Shift, Cardiff

col-narrow-left

Client:

Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd

Location:

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

fd7c482b51ea

Job Views:

4

Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Challenge-TRG is looking for full-time Production Operatives to join the team at a food manufacturer near Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 4XR!

Our client is one of the UK's leading suppliers of pre-packed cakes and responsible for producing items for some of the most well-known brands in the country.

We are looking for individuals who relish the opportunity to work as part of a team in a factory environment. For the right candidate there is also an opportunity to move into a permanent position. The factory environments can be busy, but your safety comes first, and all personal protective equipment will be provided.

Payrate and shifts as a Production Operative:

• Shifts: 6pm-6am / 10pm-6am | 4 on 4 off (however flexibility is required as you must be committed to working weekends)

About the role:

As a production operative you will be working on the lines where you will be making, decorating or packing/picking different types of cakes or desserts. You will clean the lines after products are finished and if needed will be asked to prepare a line for the next product.

Duties include:

• Producing a quality product: cakes
• Supporting the shift leaders to achieve targets according to the production plan
• Complying with all company policies and procedures
• Excellent hygiene and housekeeping of the area
• Cross-departmental flexibility.

About you:

• Must have basic English Literacy and Basic Numeracy Skills (ESOL Entry Level 2)
• Work well in a team and or own
• Good understanding of health and safety and food hygiene
• Flexibility / adaptability
• Ability to show initiative

Full induction training is provided. We also provide multi-skilled training on department specific equipment such as various production line machinery, processes, and computer systems if the role required.

*Please be aware that you will need to arrange your own transport on Saturday and Sunday at 6am as there is no public transport running. Please consider the option of alternative transport. *

Challenge-trg Recruitment has partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

Apply now for an immediate start as a Production Operative!

Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy