Food Production Operative

Job description

Bells of Lazonbyhave an exciting opportunity for aFood Production Operativeto join the team.

Location: Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1BG

Salary: From £13.25 per hour, plus 25% overtime rates

Job Type: Full - Time, Permanent

Schedule: Various shift patterns available (must be able to work Saturdays on rotation)

About Us:

At Bells of Lazonby, baking has been at the heart of what we do since 1946. Still independently owned by the Bell family, we combine craft skills with large-scale production to create products were proud of, and we know the secret ingredient behind our success is our people. We have two bakeries on site in Lazonby a conventional bakery and a dedicated free from bakery, from which we supply many high street coffee shops and major supermarkets with sweet bakery treats, such as cakes, traybakes, pies and tarts.

Food Production Operative - Job Overview:

We are looking for a dedicated Gluten Free Production Operative to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating machinery and assembling food products in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to work effectively within a team to meet production goals.

Please note that the role involves heavy manual labour and standing for long periods of time therefore physical strength and dexterity is important.

Shifts Available:

Hours are 38.75 per week. Shifts will be a mixture of 4am to 12.15pm and 6am to 2.15pm, depending on production needs. Transport to work is available for candidates living in Penrith only.

Food Production Operative - The Role:

- Follow work instructions and recipes to complete tasks efficiently

- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth production

- Operate food production equipment safely and effectively

- Work on different production lines as required

- Weighing and checking raw materials before production

- Ensuring correct product labelling and packaging

- Complete quality and safety paperwork as necessary

- Ensure products meet the required quality standards

- Reporting any faults or issues with machinery to supervisors

Food Production Operative - You:

- Physically fit and dexterous to perform manual handling tasks

- Ability to speak and understand English

- Good communication and teamwork skills

- Able to maintain focus on repetitive tasks

- Excellent attention to detail

- Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks

- Flexible with work duties and willing to adapt as needed

Food Production Operative Benefits:

- Free Transport to and from Lazonby from Penrith (depending on shift)

- 29 days' annual leave including Bank Holidays

- Free Fruit/ Tea/Coffee

- Free onsite parking

- Shopping discounts

- Company Sick Pay

- Refer a Friend Scheme - 1st BONUS = £100, 2nd BONUS = £300

- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Discounted cakes

- Health assurance scheme

- Employee Assistance program

Application Process:

Bells of Lazonby is committed to equal opportunities for all. As an accredited Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, accepting job applications in various formats.

To apply for this exciting Food Production Operative opportunity, please click Apply now!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Penrith

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-08-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English