Job Details

Production Operative

Production Operative

📍 WF8, Pontefract, City and Borough of Wakefield
£15 per hour
£14.52 - £14.53/hour
Industry: Manufacturing/Surveying
Posted: 18-09-2026
Company: TRC Yorkshire
Type: Contract
Reference: 225625757

Job Description:

Job Description:

Production Operative – FMCG (Bottled & Canned Drinks)
Location: Pontefract
Pay Rate: £13.20 + 10% Shift Allowance (£14.52)
Shifts: 7:00am – 7:00pm / 7:00pm – 7:00am (3 on / 3 off)

Shift Pattern Explained

You’ll work a rotating shift pattern designed to give you regular time off:

3 days on (7:00am – 7:00pm)

3 days off

3 nights on (7:00pm – 7:00am)

3 days off

This pattern repeats, giving you 14 days off across the month.

The Role

We’re looking for reliable Production Machine Operatives to join a fast-paced FMCG environment, working on the production of bottled and canned drinks.

Key Responsibilities

Operating and monitoring production machinery

Ensuring smooth running of bottling and canning lines

Carrying out basic machine adjustments and troubleshooting

Maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety

Conducting quality checks on finished products

Packing and labelling products where required

Reporting faults or issues to supervisors

Working as part of a team to meet production targets

About the Site

Benefits

If you’re hardworking, reliable, and ready to work in a fast-paced production environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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