Operations - Multi skilled Operative

Overview

Location: Ultrapharm – Pontypool

Shift: The shift pattern will depend on the primary area you are positioned in. Available shifts include:

• 4 on / 4 off
• 5am – 5pm
• 7am – 7pm
• 9am – 9pm
• 4 on / 3 off (Monday – Thursday)
• 5pm – 5am
• 7pm – 5am
• 9pm – 7am

Salary: Days: £13.42 per hour, Nights: £14.92 per hour

We are looking for Multi-Skilled Production Operatives to join our team at Ultrapharm, part of the Finsbury Food Group, to support our safe, high-quality, and efficient food production operation. Ultrapharm is a dedicated gluten-free bakery, specialising exclusively in gluten-free products since 1993. Our craft-led approach creates premium products with the flavour and texture of traditional bakery goods, supplying major UK retailers including Marks & Spencer and Waitrose.

This is a hands-on, varied role where you’ll work across multiple production lines, operate machinery, and play a key role in maintaining our hygiene, safety, and quality standards. It’s an excellent opportunity to develop new skills, become multi-skilled, and grow within a supportive manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

This is what you’ll actually do! As a Multi-Skilled Production Operative, you’ll:

• Support day-to-day production across the site, moving between lines and tasks to meet operational needs.
• Safely operate machinery, follow production plans, and ensure all work is completed to the highest quality and food safety standards.
• Complete production and compliance paperwork accurately.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment through a strong clean-as-you-go approach.
• Support end-of-shift and deep-cleaning activities.
• Wear the correct PPE at all times and follow health, safety, hygiene, and allergen controls.
• Report any issues or hazards promptly.
• Take part in training and cross-skilling, share knowledge with colleagues, and provide ASH cover by stepping up or down a level when required to keep the operation running smoothly.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Experience in food production or manufacturing (preferred but not essential)
• Confident operating machinery and completing operational paperwork
• Good understanding of health, safety, and hygiene standards
• Willing to become multi-skilled through structured training
• Competent in (or willing to train in) at least two specialist skill areas
• Positive, dependable, and adaptable
• Proud of high standards in cleanliness and quality
• Approachable, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement

What’s in it for you?

• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to allow quality time with your new arrival
• Enhanced Pension Scheme for our employees
• Death in Service Benefit
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (open to colleagues and their families)
• Retail discounts accessible via our Benefits Hub platform
• Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300 per referral – T&C’s dependent)
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities (including opportunities for sponsored professional memberships and our own in-house development course!)
• An opportunity to be part of a fantastic, growing organisation.

Our vision is to be the leading specialty bakery group in the UK, and we want the best people in place to achieve this. Our continued success is built entirely on the talented people who work here, so employee development is important to us because everyone is a valued member of the team, and we want every individual to have the skills and capabilities to achieve both your own personal goals and our business goals. If this sounds like you, please get in contact to learn more!