Production Operator
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
Relocation support available
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?
Competitive starting salary of £31,944 per annum
Clear career progression with the opportunity to earn up to £38,000 per year
Permanent, full-time contract
Excellent overtime available:
1.5x pay Monday to Saturday
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
Starting salary of £31,944 per annum
Salary progression with the opportunity to earn up to £38,000 per year
Permanent contract
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)
Full PPE provided
Relocation support available
Genuine career development opportunities 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 Apply Today!
If you're looking for a permanent opportunity with excellent earning potential, genuine career progression and the chance to build a long-term career with a successful manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you
