Nights - Production Operative - 48 hours/week - weekends free!

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced production operative looking for a role that genuinely respects your work-life balance? We're offering a permanent, full-time position within our busy food manufacturing environment - with the rare benefit of a 4-day working week and every single weekend off as standard.

Reporting to the Line Leader, you'll play a vital hands-on role in keeping our production operation running safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Whether you're operating machinery, carrying out multi-skilled tasks on the line, you'll be a key contributor to hitting our daily and weekly KPIs.

Why Join Us?

We know great people have options. Here's what makes this role stand out:

4-day working week - more time for the things that matter

48 hours guaranteed every week - reliable, consistent earnings

c.£36,500 basic salary - competitive pay for skilled operatives

Every weekend off - plan your life without worrying about rotas

Permanent role with a stable, established manufacturer

Supportive team environment with clear lines of communication

The Role

You'll work alongside your production team to ensure the line runs at its best. Key day-to-day responsibilities include:

Operating and maintaining production machinery to manufacture quality products

Supporting efficient changeovers and material coordination to maximise output

Safeguarding food safety and product quality at every stage

Following defined procedures and working to GMP, HACCP, ISO, allergen and food safety standards

Maintaining a clean, tidy and hygienic work area - supporting 'clean as you go' principles

Monitoring and minimising waste across floor waste, ingredients, energy, time and people

Communicating issues promptly to the Line Leader and contributing to improvement plans

Escalating serious concerns to the Line Leader when required

Assisting with internal and external compliance audits including QMS, Environmental and Health & Safety checks

Demonstrating effective teamwork and leading by example to achieve the team's collective goals

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring:

Previous experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG production environment

A strong understanding of food safety principles (HACCP, GMP, allergen awareness)

A positive, proactive attitude and genuine commitment to team performance

Good communication skills - able to flag issues clearly and constructively

A consistent, reliable approach to quality, safety and hygiene standards

The ability to work at pace while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Standards & Compliance

This role requires full adherence to all relevant internal and external standards. These include GMP, ISO, HACCP, allergen controls, environmental checks, food safety audits, QMS and Health & Safety legislation. You will work alongside the management team to ensure the business consistently produces safe, legal and quality products within agreed budgetary targets.

Ready to Apply?

If you're a skilled operative who wants a role that rewards reliability and respects your time outside of work, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your up-to-date CV and we'll be in touch shortly.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.