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Reed Talent Solutions; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Process Operator role at Reed Talent Solutions in Edinburgh. You will operate and monitor a range of production processes in a fast-paced bakery, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency while contributing to the production of loved biscuits.

This on-site, permanent position offers rotating days with early and late shifts, a Monday-to-Friday pattern, and opportunities to develop across manufacturing operations in a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Become part of a skilled production team supporting a fast-paced, high-volume food manufacturing operation.
• Operate and support a variety of production processes, machinery, packing operations, and equipment across the bakery.
• Help maintain efficiency, quality, and product consistency throughout the manufacturing process.
• Complete production documentation and records accurately while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Support the safe movement, handling, packing, and preparation of finished products.
• Contribute to high standards of food safety, hygiene, housekeeping, and operational excellence.
• Work collaboratively with production, warehouse, and support teams to keep operations running smoothly.
• Enjoy a varied role with opportunities to learn new skills and develop across multiple operational areas.

Job description

Process Operator

Company: Reed Talent Solutions

Salary: from £15.27 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Edinburgh, EH11 4HN

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 1 Sept 2026

Closing date: 1 Oct 2026

Summary

Are you looking for a varied, hands‑on role within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment where no two days are the same? As an Operative at our Edinburgh bakery, you'll play an important role in helping to produce some of the UK's most loved biscuits while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

This is a diverse opportunity that brings together elements of machine operation, process operation, recording, packing, and production support activities. Whether you're operating manufacturing equipment, monitoring production processes, preparing finished goods for distribution, maintaining accurate production records, or supporting the smooth running of the bakery, you'll be a vital part of our production operation.

Working alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive and collaborative environment, you'll have the opportunity to develop a broad range of manufacturing skills while gaining valuable exposure to different areas of the production process.

Working a rotating dayshift pattern, you'll alternate between early and late shifts while enjoying a consistent Monday to Friday schedule. With ongoing investment in our people, facilities, and future growth plans, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long‑term career within food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Become part of a skilled production team supporting a fast‑paced, high‑volume food manufacturing operation.

Operate and support a variety of production processes, machinery, packing operations, and equipment across the bakery.

Help maintain efficiency, quality, and product consistency throughout the manufacturing process.

Complete production documentation and records accurately while maintaining high attention to detail.

Support the safe movement, handling, packing, and preparation of finished products.

Contribute to high standards of food safety, hygiene, housekeeping, and operational excellence.

Work collaboratively with production, warehouse, and support teams to keep operations running smoothly.

Enjoy a varied role with opportunities to learn new skills and develop across multiple operational areas.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident: Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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