Skilled Production Operative (Nights)

The Compleat Food Group; Thorne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Product handouts across sites

EV charging points at sites

GroceryAid support

Wellbeing hub and fitness resources

Online LMS learning platform

Career development conversations

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group in Doncaster is seeking Skilled Production Operatives to support busy ovens, ensure output meets high quality standards, and maintain meticulous records. The role is hands-on, physically active, and requires staying on your feet and adhering to GMP and safety procedures.

You’ll monitor products, perform checks, and help keep production running safely and efficiently while supporting a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• A good standard of numeracy and literacy.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence to raise and elevate quality concerns when something isn’t right.
• Good manual dexterity and physical fitness for a fast-paced production environment.
• A flexible approach to work.
• Previous experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or another continuous-process environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring products as they exit the ovens and completing all required quality checks.
• Checking products against quality standards, customer specifications and company procedures.
• Carrying out temperature checks and accurately recording the results.
• Monitoring product size, weight and shape and identifying any non-conformances.
• Raising quality concerns with the Kitchen team quickly so that issues can be addressed at the earliest opportunity.
• Completing production paperwork accurately and on time to maintain full product traceability.
• Accurately transferring and recording information from different sources.
• Following food safety, hygiene and GMP standards.
• Keeping your working area clean, tidy and organised, following our Clean As You Go (CAYG) approach.
• Working safely and following all site Health & Safety procedures.
• Supporting your colleagues and contributing to a positive, team-focused working environment.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Attention to detail

Communication

Manual dexterity

Physical fitness

Flexibility

Food manufacturing experience

Job description

Salary: £13.23 per hour (overtime available out of working hours)

We’re looking for Skilled Production Operatives to join our team in Doncaster. This is an important role within our production operation, where you’ll help make sure the products coming in or out of our ovens meet the high standards our customers expect.

You’ll be responsible for monitoring product quality, carrying out essential checks, maintaining accurate records and quickly identifying anything that doesn’t look quite right.

If you’re reliable, hands-on and comfortable working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Title: Skilled Production Operatives

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 05.45-13.45 AM Shift

Salary: £12.97 per hour (Overtime available out of working hours)

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to createFood to Feel Good – great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, includingWall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, andHarvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

Withover 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

What you’ll be doing

As our Skilled Operative, you’ll play an important part in keeping production running safely, efficiently and to the right quality standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring products as they exit the ovens and completing all required quality checks.
• Checking products against quality standards, customer specifications and company procedures.
• Carrying out temperature checks and accurately recording the results.
• Monitoring product size, weight and shape and identifying any non-conformances.
• Raising quality concerns with the Kitchen team quickly so that issues can be addressed at the earliest opportunity.
• Completing production paperwork accurately and on time to maintain full product traceability.
• Accurately transferring and recording information from different sources.
• Following food safety, hygiene and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
• Keeping your working area clean, tidy and organised, following our Clean As You Go (CAYG) approach.
• Working safely and following all site Health & Safety procedures.
• Supporting your colleagues and contributing to a positive, team-focused working environment.

This is a hands-on and physically active role, so you’ll need to be comfortable working on your feet and carrying out manual tasks throughout your shift.

What we’re looking for

You don’t need to know everything from day one, but you’ll need the right attitude, attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• A good standard of numeracy and literacy.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence to raise and elevate quality concerns when something isn’t right.
• Good manual dexterity and physical fitness for a fast-paced production environment.
• A flexible approach to work.
• Previous experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or another continuous-process environment.

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points – available at selected sites
• 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub – free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support – from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools – including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups – including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents

What You Should Know About How We Recruit

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we’ll support you — confidentially and with care.

We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance.

You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks — including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity

Recruitment Agencies:

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

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We will use your personal data solely for recruitment and selection purposes, and it will be securely stored and accessible only to authorized HR and hiring personnel. If your application is unsuccessful, we will retain your details for up to 24 months unless you request earlier deletion.

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data
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