Production Operative

Job description

We are looking for a driven Production Operative in Bridgwater area (TA6) for a temporary assignment.

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4 on 4 off Shift pattern 2 Days, 2 Nights 4 days off
12 Hour shifts Day: 06:00 to 18:00 & Night: 18:00 to 06:00
Day: £15.04ph (Basic + weekend allowance)
Night: £16.54ph (Basic + Night shift & weekend allowance)

12 Hour shifts Day: 06:00 to 18:00 & Night: 18:00 to 06:00
Temporary role withongoing work
Benefits: 22 days holiday, pension and employee benefits platform.
As a Production Operative you will join our large Production team of over 500 colleagues, where you will be working on one of the 27 production lines overseeing the beverage filling machines. The production machines create, fill and package drinks products from smoothies to leading supermarket juices and everything in between.

As a Production Operative you will use your hands-on experience with operating machinery to lead changeovers, conduct basic maintenance & fault finding whilst liaising with the engineering team to resolve more complex faults. Completing all required documentation to maintain full audit readiness whilst working collaboratively as part of a production team to achieve key factory performance.

Ideally, you will be an experienced production or process operative with a strong understanding of working in a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment . Youll have hands-on experience operating and maintaining production line equipment , carrying out changeovers, basic fault finding, and quality checks in line with company standards. Xohmjla Confident using IT systems to record production data.

Production Operative: Key responsibilities
Preparing and mixing ingredients accurately to meet production requirements
Carrying out quality checks to ensure high standards are maintained
Handling raw materials, including moving and lifting drums up to 25kg
Monitoring production flow and planning ahead to avoid delays
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times
Working independently while taking ownership of your area

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAYor call or email

Would also suit: Advanced Production Operative, Senior Production Operative, Skilled Production Operative, Production Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Process Technician, Line Technician,
Senior Line Operative, Machine Technician, Production Line Technician, Multi-Skilled Production Operative, Production Engineer (junior level), Technical Operator, Manufacturing Team Operative, Shift Production Technician, Process Improvement Operative
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bridgwater

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-09-2026

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