Job description
Production Operative – FMCG (Bottled & Canned Drinks)
Location: Pontefract
Pay Rate: £13.20 + 10% Shift Allowance (£14.52)
Shifts: 7:00am – 7:00pm / 7:00pm – 7:00am (3 on / 3 off)
Shift Pattern Explained
You’ll work a rotating shift pattern designed to give you regular time off:
• 3 days on (7:00am – 7:00pm)
• 3 days off
• 3 nights on (7:00pm – 7:00am)
• 3 days off
This pattern repeats, giving you 14 days off across the month.
The Role
We’re looking for reliable Production Machine Operatives to join a fast-paced FMCG environment, working on the production of bottled and canned drinks.
Key Responsibilities
• Operating and monitoring production machinery
• Ensuring smooth running of bottling and canning lines
• Carrying out basic machine adjustments and troubleshooting
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety
• Conducting quality checks on finished products
• Packing and labelling products where required
• Reporting faults or issues to supervisors
• Working as part of a team to meet production targets
About the Site
• This is a non-smoking site – smoking or vaping is not permitted at any time, including breaks
• This is an allergen-free site – no allergens are allowed onsite
• The working environment can be warm, so you must be comfortable in these conditions
• Strict hygiene rules apply – no jewellery, false nails, eyelashes, etc.
• You must wear safety shoes and a hi-vis vest (other PPE will be provided)
Benefits
• Paid breaks
• 14 days off per month due to shift pattern
• Immediate starts available
• Weekly pay
• On-site parking
• Discounts at hundreds of high-street stores and supermarkets
• Access to wellbeing, financial, and legal support
• Onsite shop with heavily discounted products you’ll help manufacture
If you’re hardworking, reliable, and ready to work in a fast-paced production environment, we’d love to hear from you.