Weekend Production Operatives

Gap Personnel; Shotton; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking 5 permanent Weekend Production Operatives to join a team in Deeside, Wales. The role involves operating machinery, maintaining production standards, and ensuring compliance with hygiene regulations. Experience in food manufacturing and knowledge of GMP are preferred. The position offers £17.71 per hour, competitive salary reviews, and various company benefits including a pension and career development plans.

Benefits

Competitive salary, reviewed annually

Personalised Career Development Plan

Access to our e-learning suite

Company pension & Life Assurance

Subsidised canteen & discounted staff shop

Annual health surveillance (if required)

Free on-site parking

Regular business updates

Qualifications

• Experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Working knowledge of GMP.
• Solid literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to prepare, process, and pack food products.
• Maintain consistent supply of raw materials and packaging to the line.
• Complete production records and documentation accurately.
• Carry out line adjustments and re-assembly.
• Perform regular safety checks and ensure hygiene standards are upheld.
• Monitor quality and compliance with product specifications.

Skills

Experience in the food manufacturing industry

Working knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

Solid literacy and numeracy skills

Tools

FLT licence

Job description

Weekend Production Operatives – Deeside

Saturday & Sunday | 24 Hours per week | £17.71 per hour | Permanent Role

Looking for weekend-only work? Want a stable, permanent role in a fast-paced FMCG environment? If you’ve got experience in food production and want to be part of a supportive, high-performing team – we’d love to hear from you!

Hours & Pay

• 24 hours per week on a rotating weekly schedule:

-Week 1 (Nights): Fri 6pm–Sat 6am & Sat 6pm–Sun 6am

-Week 2 (Days): Sat 6am–6pm & Sun 6am–6pm

• £17.71 per hour (£21,438.14 per annum)
• Weekday overtime available (not guaranteed)

The Role

As a Weekend Production Operative, you’ll support the smooth running of the production line — from prepping and processing ingredients to packing finished products. You’ll also complete machine adjustments, quality checks, and essential safety processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate machinery to prepare, process, and pack food products
• Maintain consistent supply of raw materials and packaging to the line
• Complete production records and documentation accurately
• Carry out line adjustments, changeovers, strip downs, and re-assembly
• Perform regular safety checks and ensure hygiene and GMP standards are upheld
• Monitor quality and compliance with product specifications

What You’ll Need

• Experience in the food manufacturing industry
• Working knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Solid literacy and numeracy skills
• FLT licence is a bonus but not essential

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually
• Personalised Career Development Plan
• Access to our e-learning suite
• Company pension & Life Assurance
• Subsidised canteen & discounted staff shop
• Annual health surveillance (if required)
• Free on-site parking
• Regular business updates

Apply Now!

We’re hiring 5 permanent Weekend Production Operatives to join our Deeside team. Ready to apply?

Send your CV to: [e-mail]
Or call us: 01352 762213

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