At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team to produce quality food products safely and efficiently.
- Company: Dynamic food production company with a focus on teamwork and safety.
- Benefits: 27 days holiday, long service awards, and unlimited drinks.
- Other info: Opportunities for training and career growth available.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital industry and develop your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in food manufacturing preferred; strong work ethic and team player.
The predicted salary is between 12.54 - 12.54 £ per hour.
Food Production Operative – 4 day week – Days or Nights
Pontypool – 12hr Days Mon – Thurs 6am‑6pm £12.54 per hour
12hr Nights Mon – Thurs 6pm‑6am £14.74 per hour
The Production Key Operative is expected to work effectively as part of a team to produce a range of products as required. All jobs are carried out in a safe, hygienic and efficient manner, ensuring product quality at all times in line with the Company’s Health & Safety, Hygiene and Quality Policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote safety, comply with legislation and report risk areas to management.
- Line optimisation and line startups.
- Adhere to quality control checks and raise non‑conformances to your supervisor.
- Become an expert in at least two key production skills and train others.
- Assist with any production operative duties as requested.
- Co‑operate in your personal training and development plan per the Company’s Training Policy.
- Assist in training fellow team members.
- Coordinate with supervisors to ensure the production plan is followed.
- Meet customer orders efficiently, on time and with correct quantities.
- Manage incidents such as foreign bodies, glass or plastic breakage, and accidents, following the correct escalation process.
- Maintain accurate paperwork with no errors or omissions.
- Operate a range of machines to produce product as required.
- Keep working area and machinery clean and well‑maintained.
- Maintain product quality standards.
- Assist with cleaning duties as requested.
- Work at a sufficient rate to meet the day’s production requirements and operational specifications.
- Adhere to factory hygiene requirements at all times.
- Promote and maintain the Company Equal Opportunity Policy.
- Carry out all duties safely and efficiently in accordance with Health & Safety and Food Safety Policies.
- Perform any other duties requested by the Production Line Coordinator or management.
- Work directly with your supervisor to ensure operatives are on the line at all times, covering breaks and activities.
Requirements
- Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
- Holder of Level 2 Food Hygiene certification (online completion acceptable).
- Strong work ethic.
- Team player.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday – site open on bank holidays, except Christmas Day.
- Annual “long service award” – 4% increase of basic pay each year for service over one year (cap 20%).
- Extra holiday day awarded for every 5 years of service.
- Unlimited drinks machine – coffee, tea, hot chocolate, squash and soup.
- Opportunities for internal development and training across multiple roles.
To apply, send CV to Lee.Brown@rswltd.co.uk
Food Production Operators in Pontypool employer: Recruitment Solutions Wales
Join a forward-thinking company in Pontypool that values its employees and promotes a healthy work-life balance with a 4-day work week. Enjoy competitive pay, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for personal development in a supportive team environment. With a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement, this is an excellent place to grow your career in food production.
Contact Details:
Recruitment Solutions Wales Recruitment Team
