Production Operative

Posted on May 13th, 2026
location Poole briefcase Temporary £13.06 - £19.59 per hour

Join a dynamic team at a thriving bakery as a Production Operative in Poole, where the creation of delicious pastries and pies is an art. With competitive pay rates for day and night shifts and the potential for overtime, this role offers a solid foundation for those looking to step into the food production industry.

Enjoy the benefits of on-site amenities, comprehensive training, and the possibility of a permanent position. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to the satisfaction of clients by preparing, packing, and delivering quality baked goods.

The rate of pay is:
- Days £13.06 per hour
- Nights £15.65 per hour

Overtime is available and is paid at £19.59 per hour.

This is a full-time role working rotating shifts, 3 on 3 off. The hours of work are:
- 6am to 6pm
- 8am to 8pm
- 6pm to 6am

Your Time at Work

As a Production Operative, your key responsibilities include:

- Preparing products for distribution
- Efficiently packing products to meet standards
- Ensuring products are ready for customers
- Operating and maintaining machinery
- Performing repetitive tasks with attention to detail
- Engaging in physically demanding work safely and effectively

Our Perfect Worker

Our perfect Production Operative will be prepared to stand for a full shift and be able to hand pork products.

No previous experience is necessary as full training is provided.

Key Information and Benefits

- Earn from £13.06 to £19.59 p/h
- Generous annual leave: 24 days plus bank holidays
- Overtime pay: Enhanced rates for all overtime work
- Potential permanent employment after 8 weeks
- Rotating shift patterns
- Staff discounts: Substantial discounts at the company staff shop
- Free parking: Convenient on-site parking is available at no cost
- Easily accessible via public transportation
- Well-being support: Employee well-being and community support groups
- Charity involvement: Opportunities to participate in charity initiatives and team events
- Grocery Aid: Round-the-clock access to Grocery Aid services
- Career progression: Training and development opportunities available through an online learning management system
- Dedicated on-site support from Staffline
- On-site canteen facilities
- Work uniforms supplied at no cost
- Full comprehensive training

Job ref: 1DDP

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's largest recruitment solutions partner, enabling over 35,000 people into good work every week. We operate at more than 420 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security.
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