Production Operative

Production Operative - relocation to Oldford

Location: Oldford, Frome
Salary: Starting from £31,944 per annum with the opportunity to progress to up to £38,000 per year
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Previous manufacturing experience is helpful but not essential - full training provided.

Workforce Recruitment Group is recruiting Production Operators on behalf of a leading, expanding food manufacturing business based in Oldford, Frome.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer that continues to invest in its people, facilities and future. If you''re reliable, motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment, we''d love to hear from you.

Why Join?

• Excellent overtime available:

1. 1.5x pay Monday to Saturday
2. Double time on Sundays

• 35-minute paid break
• Stable, long-term employment
• Full training provided
• Supportive and diverse team environment
• Full PPE provided

The Role
Following full training, you will be responsible for operating and monitoring production and packing line machinery while ensuring production targets, food safety and quality standards are consistently achieved.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating production machinery safely and efficiently
• Supplying packaging materials to production lines
• Carrying out quality assurance checks during production
• Palletising finished products
• Moving finished goods safely into cold storage
• Reducing waste and supporting continuous improvement
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards
• Following all Health & Safety and Food Hygiene procedures

This is a hands-on, physically active role within a busy food manufacturing environment.

Shift Pattern - Please Read Before Applying
This role operates on a weekly rotating three-shift pattern. You must be able to work all three shifts, as they rotate on a regular basis:

• Early Shift: 6:00am - 2:00pm
• Afternoon Shift: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• Night Shift: 10:00pm - 6:00am

This is not a fixed-shift position. Successful applicants will be required to rotate between all three shifts, including nights.
A 35-minute paid break is included in every shift.

Benefits

• 6% employer pension contribution
• 25 days'' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Excellent overtime opportunities
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Free on-site parking
• Staff discount shop
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Eye care support and health screening
• Life Assurance (4x annual salary)

What We''re Looking For
We''re looking for candidates who:

• Have a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Are reliable and committed to long-term employment
• Work well as part of a team
• Are comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Are physically fit and happy carrying out manual handling duties
• Can commit to working a rotating shift pattern, including nights
• Take pride in producing high-quality work safely and efficiently

Relocation support available
This role is based in Oldford. However, using our bespoke "Recruit and Relocate" solution, Workforce can support candidates willing to relocate by assisting with accommodation sourcing and helping you settle into the area smoothly.
If you are looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with excellent benefits and career development, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today!

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