Production Team Operative

Refresco; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium overtime rate

Annual salary review

Cheers! benefits platform

On site staff shop and discounts

Enhanced holiday allowance

Company pension

Life assurance

Refer-a-friend bonus

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Refresco Pontefract is seeking a Production Team Operative to join our state-of-the-art facility. You’ll operate and support production lines, perform quality checks, and ensure compliance with safety and GMP standards while working 42 hours on a 3-on/3-off shift pattern.

The role is permanent with a shift allowance and opportunities for growth within a large beverage company. You will be part of a supportive team, with training provided, and opportunities for salary reviews, overtime, and

Qualifications

• Competency in Health & Safety Procedures.
• Competent at completing area/machine safety checks and reporting non-conformances.
• Competent at completing quality checks and documentation.
• Compliant with GMP and good housekeeping.
• Completes effective handovers with oncoming shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operating equipment and supporting operation of machinery, fault-finding, changeovers, asset care, and basic maintenance.
• Complete quality checks and record results, reporting non-conformances.
• Work as part of a team to help the site achieve targets and customer service.
• Contribute to meeting team and company production targets to support business.

Skills

Health & Safety

Quality checks

GMP compliance

Handover to oncoming shift

Job description

Requisition ID17802-Posted30/10/2026-United Kingdom-Bondgate

Join Refresco Pontefract as a Production Team Operative for an exciting, fast-paced environment with ample growth opportunities.

As a Production Team Operative, you'll play a vital role in crafting some of the world's most beloved beverages at our UK’s largest, state-of-the-art Pontefract site.

Our dedication to sustainability and innovation ensures a rewarding career path with chances for personal and professional growth, all while making a constructive impact on both the industry and the environment.

About the Role –

P2 Production Team Operative

£31,833.65 inclusive of shift allowance

42 hours - Shift pattern of 3 on 3 off days and nights

Permanent

As a Production Team Operative you will be part of a supportive team, working with colleagues who will help you settle in, find your way around, and show you the ropes.

Your main tasks and duties will be –

Performing all duties within the Production department within the Factory to ensure the effective running of process/production lines and associated systems/equipment and being audit ready at all times.

• Operating equipment/machinery and supporting the operation of equipment/machinery undertaking fault finding, changeovers, asset care, and basic machine maintenance activities.
• Complete quality checks and record results, reporting any non-conformances.
• Work as part of a team to ensure site achieves targets and customer service.
• Contribute to meeting team and company-wide production targets, which make a real difference to our business and our customers.

What’s in it for you?

• Premium overtime rate (1.5x of your basic salary)
• Access to events which are funded by the company
• Annual salary review
• Access to ‘Cheers!’ our online benefits platform for all Refresco colleagues
• On site staff shop with discounts on your favourite drink’s
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Companypension
• Life assurance
• The chance to earn a bonus for referring friends and family.
• Free, on-site parking and vending canteen and social areas.
• Access to Grocery Aid - a support service offering financial, legal, wellbeing and practical support, advice, and counselling - https://www.groceryaid.org.uk/

About you –

For the role of a Supply Advanced Production Team Operative we are looking for:

• Competency in Health & Safety Procedures.
• Competent at completing area/machine/equipment safety checks, immediately reporting any non-conformances, accidents, near misses or food safety concerns to supervisors and suggest corrective actions.
• Competent at completing quality checks and documentation.
• Compliant with GMP and good housekeeping.
• Completes effective handover with oncoming team member to provide an update on any safety, quality, people, delivery or cost issues arisen during working hours.

Whilst the above is desirable you do not need previous experience as full training will be provided.

You will be part of a supportive team, led by Production Shift Manager, working with colleagues who will help you settle in, find your way around and show you the ropes.

You might think you don’t meet every single requirement mentioned in this advert. However, at Refresco we believe everyone has the potential to evolve and improve within their role.

About Refresco -

Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass.

Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demand.

Refresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 13,500 employees.

There’s something unique about Refresco. Because while you may not recognise our name, you’re definitely familiar with our products. In North America and Europe, we bottle drinks for all famous retailers and big-name brands, from water bottles and fruit juices to sodas and sports drinks. We reach millions of people, enriching their lives every day with a moment of ‘me’ time, a moment of relaxation, bringing refreshment, enjoyment and fun. And we do it with something simple, but essential: refreshing drinks. Your drinks, on every table. From ‘Our drinks on every table’ to ‘Your drinks on every table’. What separates these sentences is just one letter. Minor detail? Major difference! Because you can make that difference. Refresco is looking for new colleagues to join our team and share the responsibility for billions of litres of drinks!

The Refresco Values are what has made us successful and will help us and you grow in the future. If you follow the Refresco Values, you can’t go wrong!

Refresco believes that equal opportunity for allis fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process.