Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: Competitive, plus shift allowance and overtime opportunities
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: Shift-based
About the Opportunity
We are working with a growing food and drinks manufacturing facility that is looking to recruit reliable and motivated Production Operatives and Senior Production Operatives to join its team on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within a well-established and forward-thinking business that values safety, quality, and teamwork. You will be part of a fast-paced production environment, playing a key role in maintaining high operational standards across the site.
Key Responsibilities
Depending on your level of experience, you will be involved in:
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Operating and monitoring production and packaging machinery
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Performing basic maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment
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Carrying out routine cleaning to ensure smooth operation of production lines
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Recording production data and completing process documentation accurately
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Conducting quality checks and ensuring compliance with site standards
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Following all company health, safety and food hygiene procedures
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Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing ideas for efficiency gains
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Maintaining high standards of housekeeping throughout the production area
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For senior roles, providing guidance and support to less experienced colleagues
About You
To be successful in this role, you should have:
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Experience within a food or drinks manufacturing or production environment
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A good understanding of health and safety procedures and food safety standards (IOSH, HACCP or similar)
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Some mechanical aptitude or hands-on experience working with production machinery
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A proactive and reliable approach with strong attention to detail
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The ability to work shifts, including potential weekends
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Good communication and teamwork skills
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A willingness to learn and take ownership of your work
For senior positions:
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Experience in a supervisory or team lead capacity
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Confidence in identifying and resolving mechanical or process issues
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A focus on continuous improvement and supporting operational excellence
What’s on Offer
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Full-time, permanent employment
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Competitive salary and shift allowance
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Overtime opportunities
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Ongoing training and development
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Career progression within a growing organisation
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Supportive and team-focused working culture
How to Apply
If you have experience in food or drinks production and are looking for a permanent position with long-term opportunities, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV