Production Operatives

The Recruitment Crowd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

On-site parking

On-site shop discounts

Job summary

The Recruitment Crowd has a live role for a Production Operative in a fast-paced FMCG environment, focusing on bottled and canned drinks. The position offers rotating shifts with 3 days on/off cycles, weekly pay, and opportunities for overtime after standard hours.

Candidates will operate and monitor bottling and canning lines, perform basic machine adjustments, and maintain hygiene and quality standards. Training is provided, with on-site conditions and safety rules in place.

Qualifications

• Previous production or manufacturing experience is beneficial but not essential, as training will be provided.

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.

Skills

Production experience

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.