Quality-Driven Production Operative (Ovens)

The Compleat Food Group; Thorne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Product handouts across sites

EV charging points at sites

GroceryAid support

Wellbeing hub and fitness resources

Online LMS learning platform

Career development conversations

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group in Doncaster is seeking Skilled Production Operatives to support busy ovens, ensure output meets high quality standards, and maintain meticulous records. The role is hands-on, physically active, and requires staying on your feet and adhering to GMP and safety procedures.

You’ll monitor products, perform checks, and help keep production running safely and efficiently while supporting a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• A good standard of numeracy and literacy.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence to raise and elevate quality concerns when something isn’t right.
• Good manual dexterity and physical fitness for a fast-paced production environment.
• A flexible approach to work.
• Previous experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or another continuous-process environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring products as they exit the ovens and completing all required quality checks.
• Checking products against quality standards, customer specifications and company procedures.
• Carrying out temperature checks and accurately recording the results.
• Monitoring product size, weight and shape and identifying any non-conformances.
• Raising quality concerns with the Kitchen team quickly so that issues can be addressed at the earliest opportunity.
• Completing production paperwork accurately and on time to maintain full product traceability.
• Accurately transferring and recording information from different sources.
• Following food safety, hygiene and GMP standards.
• Keeping your working area clean, tidy and organised, following our Clean As You Go (CAYG) approach.
• Working safely and following all site Health & Safety procedures.
• Supporting your colleagues and contributing to a positive, team-focused working environment.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Attention to detail

Communication

Manual dexterity

Physical fitness

Flexibility

Food manufacturing experience

Job description

The Compleat Food Group in Doncaster is seeking Skilled Production Operatives to support busy ovens, ensure output meets high quality standards, and maintain meticulous records. The role is hands-on, physically active, and requires staying on your feet and adhering to GMP and safety procedures.

You’ll monitor products, perform checks, and help keep production running safely and efficiently while supporting a positive team environment.