Production Operative
Randstad · Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber
Production Operative at Randstad, based in Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber. This is a temporary role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber
- Contract
- Temporary
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Closes
- 12 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Production Operative
Reference PR-1529097
About the role
We're looking for experienced Production Operatives to become part of our large team.
Job title: Production Operative
Job type: Temporary - ongoing
Pay rate: £14.92 for the first 12 weeks, then rising to £16.58
Working pattern: 3 on 3 off (rotating days & nights)
Location: Wakefield, WF2 0XR
Timings: Day (07h00-19h00), Nights (19h00-07h00)
Our client manufactures, distributes, sells and markets some of the world's strongest brands in non-alcoholic beverages. It is a leading Western European marketer, distributor, and producer of bottles and can non-alcoholic refreshment.
Job purpose: The role is aimed at operating machinery and equipment, and monitoring Quality Checks within the Work Area.
Responsibilities:
- To ensure full compliance to Personal appearance / hygiene standards in accordance to working within a Food factory
- Report and escalate any non-conformance and non-compliance's through the area reporting structure
- Always carry out all required pre-use inspections on work equipment or machinery
- Conduct on line machine / work area hand over with off going shift personnel - escalate any non-compliance or performance related issues
- Conduct basic machine operating and be capable of rectifying common machine faults
- Ensure all cleaning material / equipment are in the correct place and to the agreed stock levels, applying 5S standards
- Ensure full control of yields / stock of materials and ingredients used within work area
- Ensure all machinery / equipment within area of work meet site standards and all sub conditions are dealt with or escalated as appropriate
- Ensure shift quality targets are met and comply with Health and safety and PPE guidelines.
Requirements:
- Experience in food manufacturing required
- A background in testing, whether that be as a technician or in a lab environment is mandatory
- Attention to detail, problem solving, communication for escalation purposes, integrity
- Experience within operating machinery is advantageous
Benefits:
- Access to Randstad Happi benefits scheme which includes 100's of high street discounts, gym membership and much more!
- Long term, ongoing assignments in a professional environment with full training included
- Flexible shift patterns
- Paid breaks
- Free soft drinks and hot drinks onsite
- Free parking
- Internal training and development
- Weekly pay
- Pay increase after 12 weeks
If this interests you, apply immediately with your updated CV and our team will contact you soon to discuss further.
Reference: PR-1529097 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 12 Aug 2026 · Listed via Randstad
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