Production Operative, Production Operative

Pilgrim's Europe; Antrim; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team

Development opportunities

Health & safety focused workplace

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a motivated Production Operative for our Randalstown site. This hands‑on role is essential to keep the mill running smoothly and safely.

You will operate blending and packaging machinery, manage stock and support maintenance activities while upholding strict hygiene and safety standards. A flexible worker prepared for weekend or night shifts is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production environment.
• Ability to operate a computerised production control system.
• Physically capable of manual handling up to 25kg and working in confined spaces.
• Flexible to work weekends or nights, if required.

Responsibilities

• Operate blending/pressing machinery and micro bin filling.
• Weigh lorries and maintain yard duties.
• Clean bins, silos and equipment, including confined spaces.
• Handle stock management including stocktaking and raw material checks.
• Maintain hygiene standards across the mill and premises.
• Ensure COSHH, biosecurity and health & safety regulations.
• Operate machinery such as fork trucks, pallet trucks, etc.
• Perform equipment maintenance and collaborate with maintenance team.
• Complete relevant paperwork and reporting.

Skills

Production experience

Manual handling

Mechanical aptitude

Computerised production control

Tools

Fork trucks

Pallet trucks

Industrial scrubbers

Scissor lifts

Cherry pickers

Job description

Production Operative

Production Operative Department: Randalstown Feedmill Responsible To: Production Manager

A leading food company, is seeking a motivated and hardworking Production Operative to join our dynamic team at our Randalstown site. This hands‑on role is vital to ensuring the smooth operation of our mill facility.

Key Responsibilities

As a Production Operative, you will be responsible for:

• Operating blending/pressing machinery and micro bin filling.
• Weighing lorries and maintaining yard duties.
• Cleaning bins, silos, and equipment, including confined spaces.
• Handling stock management, including stocktaking, raw material checks, and carousel operations.
• Maintaining hygiene standards across the mill and premises.
• Ensuring compliance with COSHH, biosecurity, and health & safety regulations.
• Operating machinery such as fork trucks, pallet trucks, industrial scrubbers, scissor lifts, and cherry pickers.
• Performing equipment maintenance, including rollermills and grinders.
• Collaborating with the maintenance team to address machinery issues.
• Completing relevant paperwork and reporting.
• Following health and safety protocols and contributing to biosecurity controls.

Hours of Work

This role involves shift work, with the following hours:

• Week 1: MON TUE SAT SUN (7.00am to 7.00pm)
• Week 2: WED THUR FRI (7.00am to 7.00pm)

What We Are Looking For

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Experience: Previous experience in a production environment.
• Skills: Ability to operate a computerised production control system and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Physical Capability: Comfortable with manual handling (e.g., lifting 25kg bags) and working in confined spaces.
• Attributes: Positive attitude, problem solving abilities, and excellent communication skills.
• Other Requirements: Flexibility to work weekends or night shifts, if required.

What We Offer

• The chance to work as part of a collaborative and supportive team.
• Opportunities for growth, development, and leadership within the organisation.
• A workplace that prioritises health, safety, hygiene, and employee well‑being.

If you are a team player with a positive attitude and a passion for maintaining high standards, we want to hear from you!