The Recruitment Crowd (Yorkshire) Ltd
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
- This is a non-smoking site – smoking or vaping is not permitted at any time, including breaks
- This is an allergen-free site – no allergens are allowed onsite
- The working environment can be warm, so you must be comfortable in these conditions
- Strict hygiene rules apply – no jewellery, false nails, eyelashes, etc.
- You must wear safety shoes and a hi-vis vest (other PPE will be provided)
Benefits
- Paid breaks
- 14 days off per month due to shift pattern
- Immediate starts available
- Weekly pay
- On-site parking
- Discounts at hundreds of high-street stores and supermarkets
- Access to wellbeing, financial, and legal support
- Onsite shop with heavily discounted products you’ll help manufacture
If you’re hardworking, reliable, and ready to work in a fast-paced production environment, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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