Production Operative £16.40 per hour | 3-Months with Potential Extension | Rotating Days & Nights | Tadcaster (LS24)
Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Production Operative to join a leading drinks manufacturer in Tadcaster. Offering an excellent hourly rate, structured training and the opportunity to extend beyond the initial contract, this is a great opportunity for candidates with FMCG, food production or manufacturing experience.
As a Production Operative, you will support the bottling and packaging operation, ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Operating and monitoring production machinery
- Keeping manufacturing lines supplied with materials and packaging
- Carrying out quality checks and recording results accurately
- Moving materials and finished products across the site
- Supporting housekeeping, cleaning and basic machine maintenance activities
- Following health and safety procedures at all times
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
- 2 on / 2 off, then 3 on / 3 off
- Days: 06:00 - 18:00
- Nights: 18:00 - 06:00
- Rotating days and nights
To be considered for this Production Operative role, you should have:
- Previous experience as a Machine Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Process Operator or similar
- FMCG, food manufacturing or drinks manufacturing experience
- Experience working on fast-paced production lines
- Knowledge of quality control procedures
- Good mechanical awareness
- IOSH or relevant health and safety training is advantageous
- Understanding of TPM, WCM or DMAIC continuous improvement methods would be beneficial
- A positive, solution-focused attitude and strong team-working skills
What's in it for you?
- £16.40 per hour
- Initial 3-month contract with potential extension
- Full training provided
- Free onsite parking
- Subsidised canteen
- Staff discounts on products
- Opportunity to gain experience with a recognised FMCG manufacturer
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
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Production Operative
Company: Meridian Business Support Salary: £16.40 to £16.40 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Tadcaster, LS24 9SA Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 19 Sept 2026 Closing date: 18 Oct 2026
Summary
Production Operative £16.40 per hour | 3-Months with Potential Extension | Rotating Days & Nights | Tadcaster (LS24)
Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Production Operative to join a leading drinks manufacturer in Tadcaster. Offering an excellent hourly rate, structured training and the opportunity to extend beyond the initial contract, this is a great opportunity for candidates with FMCG, food production or manufacturing experience.
As a Production Operative, you will support the bottling and packaging operation, ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Operating and monitoring production machinery
- Keeping manufacturing lines supplied with materials and packaging
- Carrying out quality checks and recording results accurately
- Using digital systems to record production data
- Moving materials and finished products across the site
- Supporting housekeeping, cleaning and basic machine maintenance activities
- Following health and safety procedures at all times
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
Shift Pattern Panama shift rotation:
- 2 on / 2 off, then 3 on / 3 off
- Days: 06:00 - 18:00
- Nights: 18:00 - 06:00
- Rotating days and nights
To be considered for this Production Operative role, you should have:
- Previous experience as a Machine Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Process Operator or similar
- FMCG, food manufacturing or drinks manufacturing experience
- Experience working on fast-paced production linesKnowledge of quality control procedures
- Confidence using digital production systems
- Good mechanical awareness
- IOSH or relevant health and safety training is advantageous
- Understanding of TPM, WCM or DMAIC continuous improvement methods would be beneficial
- A positive, solution-focused attitude and strong team-working skills
What's in it for you?
- £16.40 per hour
- Initial 3-month contract with potential extension
- Immediate starts available
- Full training provided
- Free onsite parking
- Subsidised canteen
- Staff discounts on products
- Opportunity to gain experience with a recognised FMCG manufacturer
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
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