Production Operative
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Bedale
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor
SKILLS
Operating food processing machinery
Food safety awareness
Hygiene standards
Attention to detail
Teamwork
Driving licence
Flexibility
FULL DESCRIPTION
Production Operative
Looking to join a fast‑paced and growing food manufacturing business with long‑term opportunity and progression?
- Based in Bedale
- Hourly Rate: £12.77 per hour (circa. £26,560 per annum)
- Core Hours: Monday – Friday (40 hours per week)
- Occasional Saturday working during busy production periods (1 in 4)
- 8am start, finish times may vary depending on daily production targets
- With experience and strong performance, pay can increase over time, with clear development & progression opportunities into Supervisor & Team Leader roles.
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), free lunch provided daily, free on-site parking, full PPE provided
Key Responsibilities
- Working within a busy, clean, and safety‑focused production environment.
- Operating, monitoring, and controlling food processing machinery.
- Ensuring smooth production flow along conveyor‑based production lines.
- Carrying out daily housekeeping, cleanliness, and hygiene tasks.
- Stopping machinery immediately and reporting to a supervisor if any issues arise.
- Maintaining high standards of quality, hygiene, and food safety at all times.
- Wearing and correctly using all provided PPE including protective clothing, boots, hairnets, and beard masks.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment is desirable (applicants from other backgrounds will be considered if they can demonstrate suitability for a hands‑on, physical role).
- Ability to follow instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Good awareness of health & safety and basic hygiene rules.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain concentration during repetitive tasks.
- Confident working both individually and as part of a team.
- Willingness to work flexibly to meet production demands.
Essential Requirements
- Flexible approach to work and open to working additional hours during peak production periods
- Driving licence required
- Due to the nature of this role, candidates must have a permanent Right to Work in the UK, residing within a commutable distance to Bedale. Please note, our client cannot offer visa sponsorship for this position.
- Please note: This is a physically demanding role requiring a high level of attention to cleanliness, quality, and hygiene.
If you’re reliable, hardworking, and looking to build a long‑term career within food manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply today by submitting your CV.
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