Production Operator

Greencore; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Production Operative in Bradley Stoke, UK. This role involves operating production lines, maintaining hygiene standards, and ensuring compliance with safety practices. Ideal candidates must have good English and Maths skills, flexibility for 12-hour shifts, and the ability to work in a team. The position offers a competitive pay rate of £13.90 per hour, extensive benefits, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

£500 refer-a-friend bonus

Award-winning pension scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Free products and fully stocked kitchen

Sharesave scheme, life assurance, long-service bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar production or FMCG environment preferred, but not essential.
• Strong awareness of health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
• Comfortable working a 12-hour shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate production lines and automated equipment.
• Maintain hygiene and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety practices.

Skills

Good standard of English and Maths

Flexibility and adaptability

Team player with good communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Shift times: Nights – 6pm to 6am – 4 on 4 off

Pay Rate: Nights £13.90 Per Hour

This role is a Fixed Term Contract until 31st March. This is not a permanent role.

Why Greencore?

We're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose : to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast‑moving business, we're proud to employ over 13,300 talented colleagues across 16 manufacturing sites and 17 distribution depots throughout the UK. Together, we bring delicious food to life, from sandwiches, and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles, and ready meals. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve revenues of £1.95bn. Our extensive direct‑to‑store (DTS) network, with 17 depots nationwide, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring our customers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.

Here at Bristol we are the UK's leading producer of Chilled Sauces & Soups! From our site we supply over 37% of the UKs chilled sauces and 20% of the country's chilled soups to both Sainsburys & Asda.

What you'll be doing

As a Production Operative, you'll play a vital role across multiple areas of our operation – supporting everything from hygiene and safety to product handling and machine operations. This is a hands‑on role in a fast‑paced environment with real variety. Please note, this is a physically active role that includes some heavy lifting. You'll be involved in:

• Operating production lines and automated equipment
• Maintaining hygiene and quality standards

Working collaboratively within a 24 / 7 manufacturing team

Ensuring compliance with food safety and health & safety practices

What we're looking for

We are looking for the following skill set, but not limited to, and full training will be provided:

• A good standard of English and Maths
• Comfortable working a 12‑hour shift
• Experience in a similar production or FMCG environment preferred (not essential)
• Flexible and adaptable to different tasks
• Strong awareness of health, safety, and food hygiene standards (training provided)
• A team player with good communication and attention to detail

What you'll get in return

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro‑rata)
• £500 refer‑a‑friend bonus
• Award‑winning pension scheme with employer contributions up to 8%
• 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Programme and on‑site Mental Health First Aiders
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Free products and fully stocked kitchen for your breaks
• Sharesave scheme, life assurance, long‑service bonuses & retail discounts

Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.