Production Operative

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week

Shifts : 6-2 or 2-10 Mon to Fri

Overtime: Available after 37.5 hours worked

Reporting to: Production Supervisor

As a Production Operative, you will work in either the High Care, Packing, or Mix Plant areas, depending on business requirements. Working as part of a small team, you'll play an important role in producing, packing, and handling high-quality ice cream products while maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Fill ice cream containers to the correct specification, ensuring accurate weights and reporting any significant discrepancies.
• Operate and monitor production machinery, keeping workstations stocked and reporting any equipment issues promptly.
• Pack ice cream products efficiently to prevent defrosting and ensure products are correctly wrapped and stored.
• Mix and pasteurise ice cream in line with approved procedures and food safety standards.
• Clean production equipment, tanks, freezers, and work areas following cleaning procedures.
• Organise packaging materials and support product changeovers as required.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, quality, and food safety at all times.
• Follow all production processes, company policies, and legal requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and supervisors to achieve daily production targets.
• Report any faults, damage, or maintenance concerns immediately.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, or fast-paced factory environment.
• Good understanding of spoken English.
• Reliable, diligent, and able to follow procedures accurately.
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Positive team player with a proactive attitude.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay of £12.71 per hour
• Up to 37.5-hour working week
• Overtime opportunities available after 37.5 hours
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work with a growing and well-established food manufacturing business

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy manufacturing environment where quality, teamwork, and food safety are at the heart of everything we do.