Overview
Reference
exe0005 Salary
£12.21 - £12.60/hour Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- South West England -- Devon -- Buckfastleigh Job Type
Temporary Posted
Friday, January 16, 2026
Food Production Operative
Location: Near Buckfastleigh
Salary: £12.21 rising to £12.60
Hours: 40 hours per week Mon – Fri 6.00am to 2.30pm
Details
We are recruiting for a permanent production mixing operative on a temp to perm basis for our award winning manufacturing client near Buckfastleigh.
The Role
You will be working in a team environment to weigh, mix and blend ingredients to manufacture the products to a high standard. Operating machinery, manual handling and lifting whilst adhering to health and safety policies and procedures. You will work across various departments within production giving you plenty of variety to your week.
It will be desirable to have a counterbalance forklift licence but not essential.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accurately weigh, measure, and manually handle raw ingredients
2. Prepare and mix batches according to recipes and production specifications
3. Operate and monitor machinery and equipment safely
4. Ensure correct sequencing and timing of ingredients to meet quality standards
5. Use handheld devices and online systems to record batch data, stock usage, and production activity
6. Complete all required production documentation accurately
7. Maintain cleanliness of the mix room, tanks, and equipment in line with hygiene and food safety standards
8. Carry out cleaning, flushing, and sanitising procedures between batches
9. Organise materials and prepare mixes to support the following day’s production
10. Work closely with the production and bottling teams to ensure smooth workflow and minimal downtime
11. Take ownership of the mix room area once fully trained
Benefits
12. 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
13. Pay review within the first 3 months
14. Additional holiday with length of service
15. Overtime paid at enhanced rates
16. Career and development opportunities
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