Production Operative in Buckingham

Salary: £27,500, plus an additional 50p per hour Shift Allowance

We are looking for Production Operatives to join our expanding site in Buckingham.

Job Overview

As a Production Operative, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and right-first-time manufacturing of all batches scheduled on the daily plan. You will work closely with the Production Team Leaders to ensure all processes are followed accurately, maintaining a strong focus on food safety and health regulations.

What you will do

• Follow the daily production plan to meet output targets.
• Prepare each batch according to SOPs and seek support when needed to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure all raw materials are present and handled safely.
• Maintain 100% allergen control and prevent cross-contamination.
• Complete quality and traceability checks.
• Coordinate the supply of raw materials and equipment to ensure efficient production.
• Communicate effectively with your colleagues, including the Production Team Leaders.
• Support new product launches and trials with the R&D team.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and support high-profile visits and audits.
• Assist in training and induction of new team members.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Management teams to address non-conformances and improvement areas.

What we expect from you

• Manage Customer needs: Be able and eager to find out what the internal or external customer wants and needs and to act accordingly; taking the costs and benefits into account. Make the life of the customer easier. Fostering a customer centric culture.
• Collaborate Effectively: Think and act as one team in a spirit of trust and respect. Be open to different ideas. Work intentionally towards consensus in the achievement of shared objectives. Build formal and informal relationship networks.
• Communicate Effectively: Develop and deliver communications in diverse modes that generate a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Improve Continuously: Be passionate about achieving high quality standards for you and Puratos. Constantly look for and take advantage of improvement opportunities. Propose new ideas and demonstrate openness for change. Build self-awareness and embrace learning and development opportunities.
• Drive Performance: Show ambition and go the extra mile in achieving expected results; drive sustainable operational excellence through diligent planning, prioritization, monitoring & effective use of resources. Take responsibility for decisions, actions and mistakes. Deal with setbacks and unexpected situations in a positive and confident way.

Benefits

The benefits with this role include:

• Competitive Salary – Reviewed annually to ensure we stay ahead of the market.
• Annual Bonus Scheme – 5% standard, with stretch potential up to 10%.
• Generous Pension Plan – Up to 7.5% employer contributions to support your future.
• Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover fully paid, with options to add family members.
• Up to 5 Weeks Annual Leave – Plus the flexibility to buy or sell additional days.
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay – Because your health matters.
• Learning & Development – Structured programs with a target of 5 learning days per year.
• Wellbeing Matters – Access to our ‘Calling for Caring’ wellbeing initiatives.
• Life Assurance – 2x your salary plus a 20% spouse pension.
• Income Protection – Financial support when you need it most.
• Loyal Service Awards – Celebrating your milestones with us.
• Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support for life’s challenges.
• High Street Discounts – Save with Perkbox perks.
• Monthly ‘Magic Star’ Awards – Win £50 in vouchers for going above and beyond.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay healthy.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.