Food Production Operative

Company: People Solutions
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Location: Swindon
Job Description:

Food Production Operative – Night Shift – Swindon – £13.50 Per Hour

People Solutions are currently recruiting for Food Production Operatives to join our well-established client based in Swindon.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering ongoing night shift work, overtime opportunities, full on-the-job training and the potential for long-term career development within a busy food production environment.

£13.50 Per Hour | Night Shifts | 5 Days from 7 | Overtime Available | Full Training | Career Development Opportunities

This is a hands‑on role working in a fast-paced bakery and food manufacturing environment, preparing, producing and packing baked goods and confectionery products.

This position is ideal for applicants who have previously worked as a Food Production Operative, Bakery Operative, Food Manufacturing Operative, Production Line Operative, Machine Operator or Factory Operative.

Shifts

  • 5 days from 7
  • Night shift: 1:00am-8:00am
  • Flexibility to work the required shift pattern

Rates of Pay

  • £13.50 per hour
  • Overtime available

Benefits

As a Food Production Operative, you will receive:

  • Ongoing work
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Full on-the-job training
  • Career development and progression opportunities
  • On-site parking

Day-to-Day Duties

As a Food Production Operative, your duties will include:

  • Working on a busy food production line in a hot environment
  • Monitoring machinery to maintain efficient production
  • Preparing and producing baked goods and confectionery products
  • Packing finished products to company specifications
  • Decorating and finishing products to required standards
  • Completing quality checks and identifying product defects
  • Reporting machinery or production issues to supervisors
  • Completing relevant production paperwork
  • Following food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures

Essential Skills

To be successful as a Food Production Operative, you will need:

  • Minimum six months’ experience in bakery production, food manufacturing, factory production or machine operating
  • Communicative level of spoken English
  • Good basic numeracy skills
  • Knowledge of food safety and health and safety procedures
  • Good communication skills and a positive attitude
  • Flexibility to work night shifts and the required rota
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and hot production environment
  • Safety boots and a hi-vis vest

Training Provided

  • Full on-the-job training
  • Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.

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Posted: October 21st, 2026