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Production Operative

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 500 - 500 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Witham, Essex

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Bagging Line & Production Operative (Relief Production Operator)

Salary: £31,000 per annum
 Location: Witham
 Hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm, Monday to Friday
 30-minute paid break each day
 Flexibility required to work 12-hour shifts during training and when covering holiday or sickness within the production team.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and dependable Bagging Line & Production Operative to join an established production operation in Witham. This is a varied, hands-on role combining day-to-day bagging line duties with relief cover across core production processes.

You will be involved in preparing, processing, and dispatching high-quality food based products, playing a key role in ensuring safety, quality, and consistency across the site. Full training will be provided, with the opportunity to develop specialist production skills in a well-structured manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Bagging Line Operative Duties

Safe and efficient operation of bagging line equipment to prepare malt for dispatch in sack or bulk format
Ensure correct transfer of product to the appropriate vehicle
Carry out despatch and quality checks, reporting any anomalies to management
Operate the pellet mill as required
Liaise with the Process Manager for daily task allocation and operating instructionsProduction Operative (Relief Cover)

Operate production plant and equipment
Run production to achieve specified colour and quality standards
Liaise with barley and malting teams to confirm raw material availability
Carry out coloured malt runs, including blending and export preparation
Maintain high standards of cleanliness across production and green malt areas, including internal equipment cleaning
Complete all required production records, both computer-based and manual, in line with quality procedures
Carry out general equipment maintenance and report faultsGeneral Responsibilities

Movement and sampling of product to final storage locations as instructed
Maintain excellent housekeeping and hygiene standards across all work areasAbout You

Essential

GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above in English, Maths, and Science
Previous experience within a manufacturing and production environment
Ability to accurately distinguish colour differences by eye
Computer literate with good attention to detail
Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working on your own initiative
Strong quality and safety awareness
Good communication skills and a team-focused approachDesirable

Food manufacturing industry qualification
Ability to carry out minor mechanical or plant repairsWhat's on Offer

Competitive salary of £31,000 per annum
Stable weekday working hours with paid breaks
Full training and structured development
A varied production role with long-term career potential
Excellent benefitsIf you are looking for a practical, responsible role within a high-quality production environment, we would welcome your application.

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