Production Operative
| Company: | Workforce Recruitment Group Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,944 - £38,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Oldford, BA11 1BS |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Production Operative
- 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.
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
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.
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