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Meridian Business Support; Tadcaster; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Subsidised canteen

Staff discounts on products

Full training provided

Immediate starts available

Job summary

Meridian Business Support is recruiting a Production Operative to join a leading drinks manufacturer in Tadcaster (LS24). The role offers an excellent hourly rate, structured training and the opportunity to extend beyond the initial contract.

You will support bottling and packaging operations, ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. Shift patterns include 2 on / 2 off, then 3 on / 3 off, with Days 06:00–18:00 and Nights 18:00–06:00, on-site in

Qualifications

• Experience as a machine operator or similar in FMCG/drinks manufacturing.
• Experience on fast-paced production lines.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures.
• Good mechanical awareness.
• IOSH or health and safety training is advantageous.
• Understanding of TPM/WCM/DMAIC continuous improvement methods would help.
• Positive, solution-focused attitude and strong team-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery.
• Keep lines supplied with materials and packaging.
• Carry out quality checks and record results.
• Use digital systems to record production data.
• Move materials and finished products around the site.
• Support housekeeping, cleaning and basic machine maintenance.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Machine Operator

FMCG experience

Quality control procedures

Mechanical awareness

Health and safety training

Continuous improvement methods

Team-working

Tools

Digital production systems

Job description

Production Operative £16.40 per hour | 3-Months with Potential Extension | Rotating Days & Nights | Tadcaster (LS24)

Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Production Operative to join a leading drinks manufacturer in Tadcaster. Offering an excellent hourly rate, structured training and the opportunity to extend beyond the initial contract, this is a great opportunity for candidates with FMCG, food production or manufacturing experience.

As a Production Operative, you will support the bottling and packaging operation, ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating and monitoring production machinery
• Keeping manufacturing lines supplied with materials and packaging
• Carrying out quality checks and recording results accurately
• Moving materials and finished products across the site
• Supporting housekeeping, cleaning and basic machine maintenance activities
• Following health and safety procedures at all times
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

- 2 on / 2 off, then 3 on / 3 off

- Days: 06:00 - 18:00

- Nights: 18:00 - 06:00

- Rotating days and nights

To be considered for this Production Operative role, you should have:

• Previous experience as a Machine Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Process Operator or similar
• FMCG, food manufacturing or drinks manufacturing experience
• Experience working on fast-paced production lines
• Knowledge of quality control procedures
• Good mechanical awareness
• IOSH or relevant health and safety training is advantageous
• Understanding of TPM, WCM or DMAIC continuous improvement methods would be beneficial
• A positive, solution-focused attitude and strong team-working skills

What's in it for you?

• £16.40 per hour
• Initial 3-month contract with potential extension
• Full training provided
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Staff discounts on products
• Opportunity to gain experience with a recognised FMCG manufacturer

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.

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Production Operative

Company: Meridian Business Support Salary: £16.40 to £16.40 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Tadcaster, LS24 9SA Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 19 Sept 2026 Closing date: 18 Oct 2026

Summary

Production Operative £16.40 per hour | 3-Months with Potential Extension | Rotating Days & Nights | Tadcaster (LS24)

Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Production Operative to join a leading drinks manufacturer in Tadcaster. Offering an excellent hourly rate, structured training and the opportunity to extend beyond the initial contract, this is a great opportunity for candidates with FMCG, food production or manufacturing experience.

As a Production Operative, you will support the bottling and packaging operation, ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating and monitoring production machinery
• Keeping manufacturing lines supplied with materials and packaging
• Carrying out quality checks and recording results accurately
• Using digital systems to record production data
• Moving materials and finished products across the site
• Supporting housekeeping, cleaning and basic machine maintenance activities
• Following health and safety procedures at all times
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

Shift Pattern Panama shift rotation:

• 2 on / 2 off, then 3 on / 3 off
• Days: 06:00 - 18:00
• Nights: 18:00 - 06:00
• Rotating days and nights

To be considered for this Production Operative role, you should have:

• Previous experience as a Machine Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Process Operator or similar
• FMCG, food manufacturing or drinks manufacturing experience
• Experience working on fast-paced production linesKnowledge of quality control procedures
• Confidence using digital production systems
• Good mechanical awareness
• IOSH or relevant health and safety training is advantageous
• Understanding of TPM, WCM or DMAIC continuous improvement methods would be beneficial
• A positive, solution-focused attitude and strong team-working skills

What's in it for you?

• £16.40 per hour
• Initial 3-month contract with potential extension
• Immediate starts available
• Full training provided
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Staff discounts on products
• Opportunity to gain experience with a recognised FMCG manufacturer

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.