Production Operative Nights

CTRG; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

CTRG in Cardiff is seeking temporary production operatives to join a food manufacturer near Llanishen, CF14 4XR. You will work on production lines making, decorating or packing cakes, with 4 on 4 off shifts and weekend commitments.

PPE is provided and there is potential to move into a permanent role for the right candidate. Safety is a priority on site; you will receive induction and multi-skilled training on equipment, processes, and computer systems as required.

Qualifications

• 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
• Previous factory experience desirable but not essential
• Good communication skills
• Flexibility / adaptability
• Ability to show initiative

Responsibilities

• 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
• Cleaning lines after products are finished and preparing lines for next product

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Health and safety

Hygiene

English literacy

Numeracy

initiative

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

ESOL Entry Level 2

Job description

Location: location_onCardiff

Salary: £13.58 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

Type: Temporary

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Date Added: June 29, 2026

Job Description

ctrg 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.

Shift times

4 on 4 off (however flexibility is required as you must be committed to working weekends)

6pm to 6am

10pm-6am

Pay Rate - £13.58

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
• Previous factory experience desirable but not essential
• Good communication skills
• Flexibility / adaptability
• Ability to show initiative

Training Opportunities:

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.

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 colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation