Supply Advanced Production Team Operative

REFRESCO; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium overtime 1.5x

Annual bonus

On-site staff shop and parking

Job summary

Refresco is seeking a Supply Advanced Production Team Operative at our Bondgate site in the UK. You will be part of a collaborative supply team, handling loading, storage, and receipt of materials while ensuring audit-ready environments.

The role offers a premium overtime rate, annual bonus, and extensive on-site facilities. 42-hour shifts are arranged over a 3 on/3 off pattern, with permanent employment and a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Competency in Health & Safety Procedures.
• Competent at completing quality checks and documentation/quality IT System entries.
• Compliant with GMP and HACCP Requirements.
• Competent at completing traceability exercises and supporting audits.
• Management of returns process and FIFO rotation.
• Support audits and implementation of corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Performing site supply duties to ensure loading, storage, rotation and receipt of Finished Goods, Raw Materials, Packaging, Waste and Pallets.
• Operate Materials Handling Equipment per MHE Standards.
• Complete monitoring systems and report non-conformances.
• Support internal audits and product trials.
• Motivate and manage team members to meet targets and standards.
• Assist in continuous improvement within the supply function.

Skills

Health & Safety

Quality checks

GMP/HACCP

Traceability

Automation data

Audit support

Team leadership

Supply planning

Materials Handling Equipment

Tools

MHE Standards

Job description

Career Opportunities: Supply Advanced Production Team Operative (17557)

Requisition ID17557-Posted21/08/2026-United Kingdom-Bondgate

Join Refresco for an exciting, fast-paced environment with ample growth opportunities. We prioritise employee well-being and offer a safe, inclusive workplace culture.

As a Production Operative, you'll play a vital role in crafting some of the world's most beloved beverages at our UK’s largest, state-of-the-art Bondgate site.

Our dedication to sustainability and innovation ensures a rewarding career path with chances for personal and professional growth, all while making a constructive impact on both the industry and the environment .

About the Role –

S3 Supply Advanced Production Operative - Stock Controller

Salary - £32,074.82 inclusive of shift allowance

42 hours - Shift pattern of 3 on 3 off days and nights

Permanent

As a Supply Advanced Production Operative you will be part of a supportive team, working with colleagues who will help you settle in, find your way around, and show you the ropes.

Your main tasks and duties will be –

Performing all duties within the Site Supply Function within the Factory to ensure all loading, storage, rotation and receipt functions of Finished Goods, Raw Materials, Packaging, Waste, Raw Materials Ingredients, Colours and Flavours, and Pallet Stocks are undertaken to achieve the daily Site Supply plan and ensuring the Warehouse and Raw Materials Storage work environment is audit ready at all times.

This may include -

• Management of returns process/FIFO ingredients/pallet rotation and cycle count processes and audits.
• Management of automation equipment, data and function to minimise impact on supply requirements or OEE performance.
• Competent at completing traceability exercises. Supporting role in internal audit activities and new product trials.
• Operating Materials Handling Equipment in accordance with Company MHE Standards.
• Accurately completing all monitoring systems required by the Company in accordance with Company Policies/Procedures/Standards.
• Reporting any non-conformances to Company Policies/Procedures/Standards and supporting corrective action activities.
• Ability to motivate/manage team members to meet team performance targets and required Company Standards.
• Working as a key member of the Site Supply team, demonstrating Company Values and flexibility to support other teams/departments where required.
• Supporting the delivery of key performance indicators for the Factory linked to Safety, Quality, People, Delivery, and Cost Standards.
• Pro-actively identifying areas environment/equipment/systems. for continuous improvement within the Demonstrating a willingness to develop within the role to achieve Excellent Competency Levels.

What’s in it for you?

• Premium overtime rate (1.5x of your basic salary)
• Annual bonus
• Access to events which are funded by the company
• Annual salary review
• Access to ‘Cheers!’ our online benefits platform for all Refresco colleagues
• On site staff shop with discounts on your favourite drink’s
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Companypension
• Life assurance
• The chance to earn a bonus for referring friends and family.
• Free, on-site parking and vending canteen and social areas.
• Access to Grocery Aid - a support service offering financial, legal, wellbeing and practical support, advice, and counselling - https://www.groceryaid.org.uk/

About you –

For the role of a Supply Advanced Production Team Operative we are looking for:

• Competency in Health & Safety Procedures.
• Competent at completing quality checks and documentation/quality IT System entries
• Compliant with GMP and HACCP Requirements.
• Competent at completing traceability exercises and/or supporting role in internal/external audit activities and new product trials.
• Escalation of identified Non-Conformance ingredients/raw materials/packaging/finished goods/pallets and supporting role in non-conformance process.
• Management of returns process/FIFO ingredients/pallet rotation and cycle count processes.
• Supporting audits and implementation of corrective actions to reduce/eliminate issues and/or management of automation equipment, data and function to minimise impact on supply requirements or OEE performance.
• Understand daily supply requirements and suggests solutions to address emerging issues causing deviation from plan.
• Ability to safely offload, load, store, block stack, case pick, part pallet merge and receipt raw materials, packaging, ingredients, finished goods or waste into relevant location in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Completes effective handover with oncoming team member to provide an update on any safety, quality, people, delivery or cost issues arisen during working hours.

You might think you don’t meet every single requirement mentioned in this advert. However, at Refresco we believe everyone has the potential to evolve and improve within their role.

About Refresco -

Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass.

Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demand.

Refresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 13,500 employees.

There’s something unique about Refresco. Because while you may not recognise our name, you’re definitely familiar with our products. In North America and Europe, we bottle drinks for all famous retailers and big-name brands, from water bottles and fruit juices to sodas and sports drinks. We reach millions of people, enriching their lives every day with a moment of ‘me’ time, a moment of relaxation, bringing refreshment, enjoyment and fun. And we do it with something simple, but essential: refreshing drinks. Your drinks, on every table. From ‘Our drinks on every table’ to ‘Your drinks on every table’. What separates these sentences is just one letter. Minor detail? Major difference! Because you can make that difference. Refresco is looking for new colleagues to join our team and share the responsibility for billions of litres of drink. The Refresco Values are what has made us successful and will help us and you grow in the future. If you follow the Refresco Values, you can’t go wrong!

Refresco believes that equal opportunity for allis fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process.