Senior Production Operative (Days)

The Compleat Food Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Nottingham is looking for a Senior Production Operator. You will be responsible for operating and monitoring machinery in a fast-paced environment while ensuring product quality and safety. Candidates should have experience with food production machinery and a strong understanding of hygiene standards. A positive attitude and problem-solving skills are essential. Benefits include 23 days of annual leave, employee well-being programs, and training opportunities.

Benefits

23 days annual leave

Employee Volunteering Days

High-street retailer discount scheme

24/7 access to Grocery Aid

Gym discounts

Personalised online training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced food production environment.
• Ability to read SOPs and document records accurately.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor machinery per SOPs and safety standards.
• Ensure product quality and compliance with hygiene standards.
• Support process improvements and train other operatives.

Skills

Experience operating food production machinery

Understanding of HACCP and hygiene standards

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Production Operator

Join Our Food Production Team at Total Bakery in Nottingham.

Location: The Compleat Food Group, Tottle Bakery, Queens Drive, Nottingham, NG2 1LU

Working Hours: 6am - 6pm or 7am – 7pm

Shift Patterns:

• Shift Pattern 1: Sunday to Tuesday for 2 weeks and Sunday to Wednesday on the 3rd week, rotating shift pattern (35 hours per week). Pay: £605.23 per week
• Shift Pattern 2: Wednesday to Saturday for 2 weeks and Thursday to Saturday on the third week, rotating (36.35 hours per week). Pay: £589.10 per week

We’re looking for experienced and motivated Skilled Production Operatives to join our Pre‑Bake and Post‑Bake Department and help us deliver the best to our customers, every day.

About Us

The Compleat Food Group are a new food group on a mission to create great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat. We refer to it as ‘Food to Feel Good’ because we believe in savouring every bite while making a positive impact.

Our team of over 5,500 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. At The Compleat Food Group we don’t just make food – we make food to feel good, taste good and do good for everyone.

We create products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our market‑leading brands such as Wall’s Pastry, Squeaky Bean, Vadasz and Unearthed.

Your Role

As a Skilled Production Operator, you will be responsible for the efficient, safe, and hygienic operation of machinery within our production environment. You’ll lead by example, support process improvements, and help train others to ensure we consistently meet our production, quality, and safety targets.

• Operate and monitor machinery in line with SOPs and health & safety standards
• Ensure consistent product quality, hygiene, and compliance with CCPs
• Carry out efficient product changeovers and end‑of‑run cleaning routines
• Troubleshoot and elevate mechanical or process issues to Engineering teams
• Provide support during product trials and continuous improvement projects
• Train and support other Operatives, promoting a team‑focused culture

What We’re Looking For

• Experience operating food production machinery in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong understanding of HACCP, CCPs, and hygiene standards
• Ability to read and follow SOPs, and document records accurately
• A positive, flexible attitude with a willingness to learn and share skills
• Great problem‑solving and communication skills

Benefits to Include

• 23 Days annual leave
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and high‑street retailer discount scheme
• Employee well‑being and community support groups
• Informal and formal training opportunities with a personalised online LMS platform
• Charity initiatives and team events
• 24/7 access to Grocery Aid (free financial, emotional and practical support)
• Physical well‑being benefits – free on‑demand exercise hub and various gym discounts
• Online wellbeing benefits
• Free financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
• Holiday discounts via online retail discount

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to fairness, equity, inclusivity, and respect, ensuring all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

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