Production Operatives (rotating shifts) - starting rate from £12.21 1 Job Details | Dr. Oetker [...]

Dr. Oetker Canada; Leyland; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 2,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in frozen pizza production is seeking Production Operatives in Leyland. As part of a collaborative team, you will play a crucial role in high-volume food manufacturing, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The position offers comprehensive training and a conducive work culture focused on employee growth and development.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Free pizzas and fresh fruit

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Employee referral scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG environments is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery in Bakery, Topping, or Packaging areas.
• Conduct quality and food safety checks.
• Support documentation completion and site performance.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Job description

Production Operatives (rotating shifts) - starting rate from £12.21 1

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 escalate 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

• £12.21/hr (equivalent to £21,978) depending on experience
• Increased pay up to £13.33/hr (£23,994) as you develop skills and responsibilities
• Overtime paid at 1.5x (£18.55/hr+)
• 37.5 hours per week, rotating AM/PM shifts, Mon–Fri (no weekends)
• 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)
• Employee referral scheme (£350), suggestion schemes & recognition awards
• Cycle to Work Scheme, free health checks and more

Proud history – and exciting future

Next steps

Ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career? Click Apply Now and submit your online application.

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

Dr. Oetker (UK) Limited

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