Production Operatives (rotating shifts) - starting rate from £12.71

cameo s.p.a.; Leyland; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 19.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

33 days holiday including bank/hols

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Free pizzas & fruit

On-site parking

Descripción de la vacante

Dr. Oetker Leyland is hiring Production Operatives on rotating shifts at the Leyland site. Starting rate from £12.71 per hour with opportunities to progress to £13.84 per hour as you develop skills.

Full-time, permanent roles with comprehensive training. You'll operate bakery, topping, or packaging lines, perform quality checks, follow ISO/GMP/HACCP standards, and contribute to continuous improvement. The site offers a modern facility and strong team culture with benefits including holiday

Formación

• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG is advantageous.
• Ability to work rotating shifts (AM/PM).
• Willingness to learn and follow quality and safety procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Operate machinery or support production processes in Bakery, Topping, or Packaging areas.
• Carry out quality and food safety checks (e.g. visual inspections, CCP verifications, traceability).
• Identify and escalate non-conformances per ISO, FSSC, GMP and HACCP standards.
• Support smooth changeovers, maintain standards, and complete documentation accurately.
• Collaborate with team, supervisors and support functions to improve site performance.

Conocimientos

Team player

Communication

Attention to detail

Follow SOPs

Problem solving

Flexibility

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Production Operatives (rotating shifts) - starting rate from £12.71

Production / Manufacturing | Leyland | Start date: 02/06/2025 | Full Time | Permanent

At Dr. Oetker, we don't just make pizza. We shape a better tomorrow by building teams that care about quality, consistency, and continuous improvement. Our Leyland site is where Chicago Town pizzas were first made over 30 years ago - and we're still growing today.

Leyland is a proud member of the Pizza Production Unit (PPU) - a collaborative network across our pizza manufacturing sites focused on sharing best practice, developing expertise, and driving change. As part of the PPU, you'll have the opportunity to influence improvement projects and contribute to shaping the future of our processes.

We're looking for experienced production professionals who want to build a career in high-volume food manufacturing - and help us deliver the "Taste of Home" to millions.

What you'll do as a Production Operative

As a key part of our production team, you will:

• Operate machinery or support production processes in our Bakery, Topping, or Packaging areas
• Carry out quality and food safety checks (e.g. visual inspections, CCP verifications, traceability)
• Identify and elevate non-conformances in line with ISO, FSSC, GMP and HACCP standards
• Support smooth changeovers, maintain standards, and ensure accurate completion of documentation
• Work collaboratively with your team, supervisors and support functions to drive site performance

Full training is provided - but experience in food manufacturing, FMCG or fast-paced production environments is a real advantage.

Why join Dr. Oetker in Leyland?

• State-of-the-art facility producing some of the UK's leading frozen pizza brands
• Friendly and inclusive culture where every employee has a voice and we strive to be 'better for everyone'
• Strong focus on internal promotion and development
• Modern site with high hygiene, automation, and safety standards

What we're looking for

• A great team player who can communicate clearly and professionally
• A strong work ethic with good attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and follow standard operating procedures
• Proactive problem-solver who takes pride in quality
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts (AM/PM Monday to Friday)

What we offer

• £12.71/hr (equivalent to £24,843) depending on experience
• Increased pay up to £13.84/hr (£26,988) as you develop skills and responsibilities
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with service-related increases
• Skills-based development programme to support your career growth
• External delivered apprenticeship programs supported
• Free pizzas, fresh fruit, tea & coffee - and a subsidised on-site restaurant
• Free on-site parking and EV charging points
• Private medical insurance, healthcare cash plan & enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
• Cycle to Work Scheme, free health checks and more

Proud history - and exciting future

Still have questions? Get in touch - we're happy to talk through the role and what life's like at Dr. Oetker.