Shift Production Operative

Compass Point Recruitment; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Shift Production Operative in Bury St Edmunds. This full-time, permanent role involves operating multiple mills within a state-of-the-art 24/7 production facility. Candidates should have experience in the FMCG sector, be fit for manual tasks, and able to work Panama shifts. The position offers job security, ongoing training, and clear career progression paths.

Benefits

Regular overtime opportunities

Job security within a family-owned business

Comprehensive on the job training

Clear career progression pathways

Free onsite parking

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG sector preferred.
• Comfortable with long shifts.
• Full driving license required due to location.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor multiple mills within a 24/7 production facility.
• Adjust and maintain milling and cleaning equipment.
• Maintain high product quality and consistency.
• Maximise output while minimising downtime.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organised.
• Support preventative and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Complete production and safety documentation accurately.
• Assist with tanker loading when required.

Skills

Experience working in Panama shifts

Background in food production or manufacturing

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Basic IT skills

Good knowledge of health & safety practices

Physically fit and confident in manual handling tasks

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Shift Production Operative

Location: Bury St Edmunds, IP28

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Shift Pattern: Panama (12-hour rotating days and nights)

A well-established and growing FMCG business in Bury St Edmunds is looking to add a Shift Production Operative to its team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in the FMCG sector who thrives in a fast paced, hands-on environment and is comfortable with long shifts. Please note: due to the site location, a full driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor multiple mills within a 24/7 production facility
• Adjust and maintain milling and cleaning equipment to ensure optimal performance
• Maintain high product quality and consistency
• Maximise output while minimising downtime
• Adhere to all food safety and hygiene standards
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organised
• Support both preventative and reactive maintenance tasks
• Accurately complete production and safety documentation
• Assist with tanker loading when required

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working in Panama shifts
• Background in food production or manufacturing (advantageous)
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Basic IT skills and good knowledge of health & safety practices
• Physically fit and confident with manual handling tasks

What’s in it for you

• Regular overtime opportunities
• Job security within a family-owned business
• Comprehensive on the job training
• Clear career progression pathways
• Free onsite parking
• Company pension scheme

If you're looking for a stable, hands-on role in a thriving production environment, apply today with your CV - we'd love to hear from you