Skilled Production Operative

Staffline; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site canteen

Free on-site parking

PPE provided

Overtime opportunities

Full training provided

Temp to perm opportunity

On-site support

Job summary

Staffline is hiring a Skilled Production Operative in Milton Keynes for a full-time role on fixed shifts. You will work 4am–1pm or 6am–3pm, preparing and processing materials to meet recipes while maintaining safety, quality, and traceability standards.

Experience in food manufacturing is valued, but full training is provided. The position offers overtime opportunities and onsite support, with potential to progress to permanent staff.

Qualifications

• Commitment to food safety, quality and hygiene standards.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Positive and flexible attitude with team spirit.
• Reliable with good timekeeping and attendance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and supply materials and products per schedules.
• Carry out pre-start checks, quality checks and safety inspections.
• Complete production documentation and traceability records.
• Ensure products meet quality and weight specifications.
• Follow allergen control, GMP and hygiene procedures.
• Operate equipment safely to meet targets with minimal waste.
• Wear PPE and report hazards or safety concerns promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Timekeeping

Food safety awareness

Health & safety

Good communication

Job description

Great opportunity to work as a Skilled Production Operative for our clients leading National Bakery, working with chilled and frozen foods including ready meals.

Staffline is recruiting Skilled Production Operatives in Milton Keynes.

The rate of pay is £13 per hour.

This is a full-time role working fixed shifts, Monday to Friday, and the hours of work are:

• 4am to 1pm
• 6am to 3pm

Your Time at Work

• Prepare, process, and supply materials, mixes, and products in accordance with production schedules and recipe specifications.
• Carry out pre-start checks, CCP monitoring, quality checks, and food safety inspections to ensure compliance with company and legal standards.
• Accurately complete all production documentation, including traceability records, process checks, downtime records, and compliance paperwork.
• Ensure all products meet quality, weight, appearance, and specification requirements, reporting any issues immediately to management or QA.
• Follow allergen control procedures, GMP standards, hygiene requirements, and clean-as-you-go practices at all times.
• Operate production equipment safely and efficiently, maintaining production targets while minimising downtime and waste.
• Wear the required PPE and comply with all health and safety procedures, reporting hazards, accidents, or unsafe practices promptly.
• Support the training and development of team members, maintaining training records and ensuring operational competency across the team.
• Coordinate with production, technical, and warehouse teams to ensure the timely availability of materials and the smooth flow of production.
• Lead by example in promoting a positive working environment, treating colleagues with dignity and respect, and following the principles of Stop, Challenge, and Act while addressing performance, quality, or safety concerns.

Please note: there will be some manual duties involved and heavy lifting in a chilled environment.

Our Perfect Worker

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Positive and flexible attitude.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Reliable with good timekeeping and attendance.
• Commitment to food safety, quality, and hygiene standards.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Experience in a similar role is desirable, but not essential as full training is provided.

Key Information and Benefits

• Earn £13 p/h
• Temp to perm opportunity
• OnSite support from Staffline
• Canteen on site
• Free car parking on site
• PPE provided
• Opportunities for overtime
• Full training provided

Job Ref: 1DDMK