Production Operative - Days

Posted 22 January 2026
Salary Up to £13.11 per hour + Temp to Perm
LocationBewdley
Job type Temporary
DisciplineIndustrial
ReferenceHQ00037986_1769079650
Contact NameHarika Datti

Job description

Production Operative - Food Manufacturing

Location: Cleobury Mortimer
Pay: £13.11 per hour
Shifts: Rotating (Days & Afternoons)
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

We are recruiting for a Production Operative to join a highly positive, well-established local manufacturer supplying specialist technical baking raising agents to the food industry.

This role would suit someone who enjoys hands-on, physical work in a manufacturing or factory environment and is looking for long-term stability, progression and regular financial rewards.

Why Apply?

  • £13.11 per hour

  • Quarterly bonus scheme - £250 every 4 months (target dependant)

  • Salary reviews every 6 months once permanent

  • Ongoing training and development

  • Genuine career progression opportunities

  • Friendly, supportive team culture

  • Regular company social events

  • Secure and growing business

Shift Pattern (Rotating):

  • 06:00 - 14:15 | Monday - Friday

  • 13:15 - 21:30 | Monday - Friday

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manual handling of food ingredient bags (up to 25kg, repetitive lifting)

  • Operating large industrial mixing machinery

  • Completing production and quality paperwork

  • Maintaining a high standard of factory cleanliness

  • Adhering to food safety and health & safety regulations

  • Wearing required PPE, including masks (powdered environment)

  • Operating a Counterbalance FLT (advantageous but not essential)

What We're Looking For:

  • Comfortable with physical, hands-on production work

  • Previous experience in manufacturing, food production or factory roles is beneficial but not essential

  • This Production Operative position could be suitable for candidates with experience as a Warehouse Operative, Picker-Packer, Assembly Operative, Factory Operative or Factory Worker

  • Counterbalance FLT licence desirable, not essential

  • Good attention to detail and a positive, reliable attitude

  • Full UK driving licence and own transport essential due to rural location

Interested?

If you're looking for a stable Production Operative role with strong benefits, bonuses and long-term progression, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now, or
Contact Hewett Recruitment's Commericial Team on 01562 69090