Production Operatives

The Recruitment Crowd Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Regular days off due to rotating shift

Overtime after 42 hours (£21.67/hr)

Immediate starts

Weekly pay

On-site parking

On-site shop with discounted products

Job summary

The Recruitment Crowd Limited is seeking reliable Production Operatives for a fast-paced FMCG environment in Pontefract. You will work on bottling and canning lines, with a rotating shift pattern to provide regular time off and weekly pay.

Paid breaks and on-site facilities are included, with training provided. This role offers ongoing work with a friendly team and opportunities to develop skills in a busy production setting.

Qualifications

• Reliable, hardworking in a fast-paced production environment.
• Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery on bottling and canning lines.
• Carry out basic machine adjustments and troubleshooting.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards.
• Conduct quality checks on finished products.
• Pack and label products when required.
• Report faults or issues to supervisors.
• Work as part of a team to meet production targets.

Job description

Job Description:

Production Operative – FMCG (Bottled & Canned Drinks)

Location: Pontefract WF8 2

Pay rate: £13.20 + 10% shift allowance (£14.52 per hour)

Overtime rate: £21.67 per hour

Shifts: 7:00am–7:00pm / 7:00pm–7:00am

Shift pattern: 3 days on / 3 days off / 3 nights on / 3 days off

About the role

We’re looking for reliable Production Machine Operatives to join a fast-paced FMCG environment, working on the production of bottled and canned drinks. This is a great opportunity for people looking for ongoing work with a consistent shift pattern, regular days off and weekly pay.

Shift pattern explained

You’ll work a rotating shift pattern designed to give you regular time off.

• 3 days on – 7:00am to 7:00pm
• 3 days off
• 3 nights on – 7:00pm to 7:00am
• 3 days off

The pattern then repeats, giving you regular time off throughout the month.

Key responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring production machinery.
• Ensuring the smooth running of bottling and canning lines.
• Carrying out basic machine adjustments and troubleshooting.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety.
• Conducting quality checks on finished products.
• Packing and labelling products where required.
• Reporting faults or issues to supervisors.
• Working as part of a team to meet production targets.

About the site

• This is a non-smoking and non-vaping site. Smoking or vaping is not permitted at any time, including during breaks.
• This is an allergen-free site and no allergens are permitted on-site.
• The working environment can be warm, so you must be comfortable working in these conditions.
• Strict hygiene rules apply, including no jewellery, false nails or false eyelashes.
• You must wear safety shoes and a hi-vis vest. Additional PPE will be provided on-site.

Benefits

• Paid breaks (1 hour).
• Regular days off due to the rotating shift pattern.
• Overtime available at £21.67 per hour after 42 hours.
• Immediate starts available.
• Weekly pay.
• On-site parking.
• On-site shop with heavily discounted products you’ll help manufacture.

What we’re looking for

• We’re looking for people who are reliable, hardworking and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Previous production or manufacturing experience is beneficial but not essential, as training will be provided.