Production Operative

Department: Production • Hours: 37.5 per week (5 shifts over 7) • Location: Tewkesbury Production Site

Join Our Clients Production Team

Are you looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced food production environment? Our client is one of the UK’s leading independent family-owned dairies, is recruiting Production Operatives to join our busy Tewkesbury Production Site. This is an entry-level position offering full training, career progression, and the opportunity to play an important role in producing and packing our high-quality dairy products.

YOU MUST DRIVE AND HAVE A CAR

What you’ll be doing as a Production Operative

Operate and monitor machinery across production lines.

Pack finished products and prepare them for distribution.

Maintain excellent hygiene and quality standards throughout the production process.

Report any issues promptly to the supervisory team.

Adhere to all company procedures, food hygiene rules, and Health & Safety regulations.

Support team members and contribute to a positive, efficient working environment.

Carry out other tasks as directed by supervisors or managers.

About you

Attention to detail with good numeracy skills.

Flexible, proactive, and able to work varying shifts in a fast-paced environment.

Strong team player with good communication skills and a positive “can-do” attitude.

Physically fit – this is an active role involving manual handling.

Willingness to achieve Level 2 Food Safety certification (training provided).

(Desirable) Previous experience in food production, dairy, or FMCG manufacturing.

Progression routes

Clear career progression within Production. Routes include Trainee Machine Operator, Process Operator, Laboratory Team, and Hygiene Team.

Benefits

Competitive salary with opportunities for career progression

22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing after 3 years of service

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (up to £500)

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted products and delivery options

Aviva pension scheme (4% employee, 4.5% employer contributions)

Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health (claim back dental, prescriptions, optician fees and more)

To register your interest please submit your CV or contact Alex & Freddie on.