Production Operatives

Pertemps Bridgwater; Birchington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run dairy business in Glastonbury is looking for Production Operatives to join their production team. You'll be involved in making and packing dairy products, operating machinery, and ensuring quality control. Candidates should have a good eye for detail and ideally possess some mechanical knowledge. This role offers competitive pay and the possibility of transitioning to a permanent position as the business grows.

Benefits

Time-and-a-half overtime during peak season

Free on-site parking

Training provided for traditional dairy-making skills

Qualifications

• Good eye for detail and willingness to learn.
• Confidence around machinery is beneficial.
• Own transport required due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Involved in making and packing dairy products.
• Operate and maintain machinery.
• Support with churning, rolling, and quality checks.
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical knowledge

Team player

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Production Operatives
Location: Glastonbury
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30-16:30 or 8:30-17:30 (with optional Saturday overtime at time-and-a-half during busy months)
Pay: £12.21 per hour + weekly pay
Contract: Temp-to-perm with long-term career potential

This client is a family-run dairy business producing diary products for major supermarkets - with products even featured in nationwide TV campaigns. As the business continues to expand, we're looking for reliable, hands-on people to join their production team.

What you'll do

• Get involved in the making and packing of dairy products
• Operate and maintain machinery
• Support with churning, rolling, and quality checks
• Follow food safety & hygiene standards to keep everything spotless

What we're looking for

• A good eye for detail and willingness to learn
• Some mechanical knowledge or confidence around machinery
• Team players who can follow instructions and take pride in their work
• Own transport (due to rural location)

Why you'll love it here

• Time-and-a-half overtime available in peak season
• Free on-site parking
• Monday-Friday shifts - no regular weekend work
• Training provided & chance to learn traditional dairy-making skills
• Clear route to a permanent role as the business grows
• This is more than just a production job - it's a chance to join a supportive, growing team and play your part in creating products enjoyed nationwide.

For any further information please contact Pertemps Bridgwater (phone number removed)