Production Operative – Rotating Shift

Aligra Newbury; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligra Newbury in Hungerford is seeking a Production Operative to join a welcoming team. You’ll prepare, mix, and quality-check ingredients to keep production running smoothly, with a focus on accuracy and traceability.

The role offers an opportunity to work for a mission-led brand with strong values and extensive training. The position involves a 4-week rotating shift pattern and calls for compliance with health, safety, and allergen guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in Food Production is beneficial but not essential.
• Understanding of Food Health and Safety guidelines, including hygiene standards, allergen control, and safe handling of ingredients and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Check, weigh, and mix ingredients accurately to ensure consistency across product batches.
• Prepare raw materials according to production schedules and specifications.
• Monitor quality throughout production and escalate issues to the supervisor when needed.
• Print labels and manage label/packaging stock rotation to ensure traceability.
• Complete production, quality, and technical paperwork accurately and on time.
• Maintain clean and safe workspaces and follow hygiene procedures.

Skills

Food production

Allergen control

Hygiene standards

Job description

We’re offering a great opportunity to join a welcoming team in Hungerford as a Production Operative where you’ll take responsibility for preparing, mixing and quality-checking ingredients to keep production running smoothly.

This role is ideal for someone ready to hit the ground running and excited to join a business built on passion, purpose, and pride in every product.

If you’ve gained experience with respected names like Warburtons, Allied Bakeries or other leading baking companies, this could be the perfect next step in your career!

Why Join?

• Work for a mission-led brand with a strong reputation and values.
• Friendly, supportive team with a shared sense of pride in their work.
• Excellent training and onboarding – no two days are the same.

Pay per hour (£530 per week)

4-week Rotating Shift Pattern:

• 06:00am to 14:00pm
• 14:00pm to 22:00pm
• Monday to hours per week

Duties Include:

• Checking, weighing, and mixing ingredients accurately to ensure consistency in all product batches.
• This includes measuring raw materials and preparing them in accordance with production schedules and specifications.
• Monitoring quality throughout the production process, identifying any irregularities or issues, and escalating concerns to the team leader or supervisor when necessary.
• Label printing, as well as managing label and packaging stock rotation, to ensure all products are correctly identified and traceable, and that older stock is used first.
• Completing production, quality, and technical paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring full compliance with internal processes and external regulations.
• Maintaining clean and tidy workspaces within the production area. This includes regular cleaning routines, following hygiene procedures, and contributing to a safe working environment for all team members.

Skills Required:

• Previous experience working in a Food Production environment is beneficial but not essential.
• Understanding of Food Health and Safety guidelines, including hygiene standards, allergen control, and safe handling of ingredients and equipment.