Production Operative..
- Posted 02 December 2025
- Salary £13.68 - £15.30 per hour inc. shift allowance
- LocationPeterborough
- Job type Temporary ongoing
- ReferencePANIR - 1225
Job description
Overview
We are seeking dedicated and diligent Production Operatives to join our team. As a Production Operative will be responsible for various tasks including coating, mixing, packing biscuit product, stacking pallets, and ensuring the quality of our products.
Shift Patterns
24/5 - A Production Operative will work a 3 shift Rotation – 1 week on each. 6-2pm / 2-10pm / 10pm-6am - shift rotates in reverse e.g. Nights - Lates – Days
24/7 - A Production Operative will work a Panama Shift Pattern - 06:00am-18:00pm / 18:00pm-18:00am - 2 x days on - 2 x days off - 3 x days on - followed by 2 x days off - 2 x days on - 3 x days off.
Competitive Pay
24/5
Production Operative - Pre AWR - Monday - Sunday to first 37.5 hours £12.21 per hour, Over 37.5 hours weekly £18.32, additional £1.47 per hour shift allowance when working all 3 shifts on rotation, base rate starts at £13.68 including shift allowance. (Pre 12 weeks 1 x 30 Minute break unpaid.)
Production Operative - Post AWR - Monday - Sunday to first 40 hours £12.97 per hour, Over 40 hours weekly £19.08, additional £1.56 per hour shift allowance when working all 3 shifts on rotation, base rate starts at £14.53 including shift allowance. (Post 12 weeks all breaks paid.)
24/7
Production Operative - Pre AWR - Monday - Sunday to first 34.5 / 46 hours £12.21 per hour, Over 40.25 hours through the 2 weekly average £18.32, additional £2.20 shift allowance on all hours when working agreed shift rotations, base rate starts at £14.41 including shift allowance. (shift allowance paid on core hours only).Pre 12 weeks 1 x 30 Minute break unpaid.
Production Operative - Post AWR - Monday - Sunday to first 36 /48 hours £12.97 per hour, Over 42 hours through the 2 weekly average £19.46, additional £2.33 shift allowance on all hours when working agreed shift rotations, base rate starts at £15.30 including shift allowance. (shift allowance paid on core hours only).Post 12 weeks all breaks paid.
Role Responsibilities
Baking, coating, mixing, and packing biscuits within a dusty environment
Stacking pallets and labelling products
Ensuring products meet quality standards
Lifting up to 25kg and standing for long periods
Maintaining a clean and safe workspace
Qualifications
Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment preferred
Ability to lift up to 25kg and stand for extended periods
Computer literacy for recording and tracking production data
Attention to detail and a commitment to product quality
Day-to-day
Mixing, coating and baking biscuit product,
Packing and labelling finished products
Operating machinery and equipment as required
Following health and safety protocols
Working as part of a team to meet production targets
Benefits
Club Quest Membership: Access a variety of health and financial wellbeing benefits.
Great Progression Opportunities: Grow your career with us!
Full PPE Provided: Work safely and comfortably.
Free Onsite Parking: Convenient access to your workplace.
Weekly Pay: Enjoy pay every Friday.
Temporary to Permanent Opportunities: Potential for a long-term career.
