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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