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Manpower UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave 28 days pro‑rata first 12

33 days incl. bank holidays after 12 w

Free parking

Shopping discounts

Product case periodically

Job summary

Manpower UK is recruiting flexible Machine Operators for a major food manufacturer in Barnwood, Gloucester. The roles start in early January 2027 and involve operating automated production lines, packing products, and maintaining hygiene and quality standards.

Successful candidates will join a modern facility with comprehensive training and clear progression paths. The role offers ongoing contracts with strong temp-to-perm opportunities and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Eye for detail and precision.
• Good numeracy skills are essential.
• Flexible to work weekends and varying shifts.
• Strong teamwork and communication are required.
• Able to handle fast-moving production lines and maintain hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of machinery producing units of packed products.
• Pack finished products on the end of the line and complete paperwork.
• Maintain high quality standards throughout the production process.
• Uphold hygiene standards and safety procedures.
• Identify and communicate issues promptly to supervisors.
• Follow all Company and Client procedures.

Skills

Eye for detail

Numeracy

Positive attitude

Flexible shifts

Team player

Fast-moving lines

Can-do attitude

Level 2 Food Safety

Quality consciousness

Problem solving

Education

Level 2 Food Safety

Job description

A leading food manufacturer is looking for flexible Machine Operators, to join its team ahead of the busy 2027 season.

Successful candidates will start during the first week of January 2027 and work on a production line at a modern, highly automated, and hygienic manufacturing facility based in Barnwood, Gloucester.

PAY: Paying from £14.11 to £33.60 per hour, with opportunities to progress to up to £36.95 per hour based on performance, training, and role progression.

SHIFTS: Various shifts available but preferably you will be able to work all or some weekends

The contract is on-going with strong temp to perm opportunities.

What You Will Be Doing:

• To operate a variety of machinery producing units of packed products.
• Pack finished products on the end of the line ready to send through to distribution whilst completing all paperwork.
• To ensure a high standard of quality is maintained throughout the production process.
• To maintain excellent hygiene standards in line with Company/ Client procedure.
• To communicate any issues as they arise.
• To follow all Company and Client procedures.
• To adhere to Health and Safety standards.
• To work in a flexible and organised manner.
• Training, coaching and mentoring of any other team members.
• To carry out any other duties as reasonably requested by your supervisor or Manager.
• To understand and comply with the Company's Health and Safety Policy Statement.

What You Will Bring:

• Have an eye for detail to ensure accuracy and precision.
• Possess a good level of numeracy skills.
• Positive attitude possessing high levels of commitment and motivation.
• Flexibility to work varying shift patterns and work to tight deadlines.
• A strong communicator able to work well in a team.
• The ability to work on fast moving production lines.
• Forward thinking and possessing a "can do" attitude.
• Ability to pass Level 2 Food Safety.
• Ability to be flexible, quality conscious, and to problem solve.
• Experience of working in a similar food production sector (desirable)
• Knowledge of food production, food hygiene and associated procedures (desirable).

What You Will Get:

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive training and development.
• Pension and annual leave entitlement of 28 days a year pro-rota for the first 12 weeks, and 33 days per annum thereafter (including bank holidays).
• Free parking, shopping discounts and free case of product periodically!