Production Operative - Days and Nights

Posted on January 21st, 2026
location Market Drayton briefcase Permanent £31,079.00 per annum

We are looking for experienced Production Operatives for our client based in Market Drayton - Food Production experience is a must for this role!! Please only apply if you have this.

The rate of pay is £31,079 per annum.

This is a permanent role.

This is a full-time role working rotating shifts, 4 on 4 off, and the hours of work are:
- 7am to 7pm
- 7pm to 7am

Applicants must be able to work both days and nights.

Your Time at Work

As a Production Operative your responsibilities will include:

- Operating manufacturing machinery in accordance with procedures.
- A proactive approach to all matters concerning Health & Safety
- Ability to cooperate with the employer in assisting them to fulfil their statutory duties
- Meeting operational line/plant targets/waste targets
- Meeting Individual targets
- Minimising machine/plant downtime
- Maintaining the hygienic standards of the production environment and general housekeeping of the working area
- Carrying out basic routine maintenance (mechanical aptitude is essential)
- Striving to achieve the highest quality product, highlighting any concerns to your manager
- Prompt fault finding and timely corrective action or escalation.
- Having a flexible approach to your work arrangements.

Our Perfect Worker

Key skills & experience:

- Relevant food manufacturing qualification/experience would be advantageous
- Basic Food Hygiene
- Relevant Health & Safety Knowledge/Training
- Mechanical Handling Equipment experience
- Technical Processing Plant / Machine Knowledge
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Good communicator - verbally and written
- Good mechanical aptitude (Essential)

The ideal candidate will have production machine experience and knowledge within a Technical Processing Plant, ideally in a food manufacturing environment.

Key Information and Benefits

- Earn £31079 per annum
- 4 on 4 off shift pattern
- Canteen on site
- Free car parking on site
- Free food
- Uniform provided
- PPE provided
- Full training provided
- Performance bonus

Job Ref: 1DHIRE

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