Production Operative

Randstad · Coleford, South West

Production Operative at Randstad, based in Coleford, South West. This is a temporary role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Coleford, South West
Contract
Temporary
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
12 Aug 2026
Sector
Production Operative

Reference PR-1528981

About the role

Are you looking for a dynamic role in manufacturing?

Join our team as a Production Operative in Coleford and be a part of a thriving production environment.

Our client prides themselves on having a passion for great food, and world-class business processes and are proud of the exceptionally talented people working at the Coleford facility. We'd love for you to join our talented team!

Job title: Production Operative

Job type: Temporary - Ongoing

Location: Coleford, GL16 8JB

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour, Post parity: £13.62 (Day & Night) per hour (post 12 weeks)

Shifts timings:

8 hours pattern: Morning: 06:00 - 14:00, Afternoon: 14:00 - 22:00 & Night: 22:00 - 06:00 (rotational)

12 hours pattern: Morning: 06:00 - 18:00 & Evening: 18:00 - 06:00

*Must be flexible for all shifts & patterns*

Experience:

  • Previous production operative experience is preferred but not essential.
  • Any type of experience working with food or drink is also beneficial but not essential.

Benefits of working with us:

  • Access to the Randstad Flexible Benefits App which includes discounts at major supermarkets, restaurants, coffee shops and cinemas
  • Access to employee assistance programmes including financial advice and counselling services
  • Up to 34 days holiday per year inclusive of Bank Holidays
  • Access to staff shop
  • Weekly Pay
  • Free Car Parking on Site
  • A tasty and subsidised canteen
  • Access to the Gym (small monthly fee)

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure effective production of quality products
  • Follows all standard operating procedures and adhere to PPE requirements
  • Some manual lifting required
  • Preparing, operating and cleaning of packaging equipment.
  • Carrying out on-line quality checks to the required standards on finished products, components and syrups.
  • Flexibility to work within cross-functional teams on any aspect of the packaging operation subject to production requirements and appropriate training.

Qualifications:

GCSE in English and Maths

Skills & behaviours:

  • Must be flexible to work as per the shift pattern, have a good attitude, a desire to do the work, and the ability to get to the site.
  • Should have excellent communication skills (writing, speaking & reading).
  • Basic computer skills

If this interests you, apply with your updated CV and our team will contact you to discuss further.

Reference: PR-1528981 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 12 Aug 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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