Manufacturing Operative Rotating Shifts

Manufacturing Operative - Rotating Day and Night Shifts

Location: Ossett, West Yorkshire
Pay: £15.24 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Shift Pattern: Monday and Tuesday days, followed by Thursday and Friday nights
Shift Hours: 12-hour shifts, 6:00am-6:00pm and 6:00pm-6:00am

Manufacturing Operatives Wanted

Aqumen Recruitment is recruiting Manufacturing Operatives on behalf of a well-established food ingredients manufacturer based in Ossett.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and supportive production environment, manufacturing and packing high-quality food ingredient products to clearly defined specifications.

The role is hands-on and fast-paced, with a strong focus on safety, hygiene, quality and teamwork. You must be able to commit to the rotating 12-hour shift pattern and be willing to work across different areas of the production department when required.

Full training will be provided where appropriate.

Shift Pattern

• Monday and Tuesday: day shifts, 6:00am-6:00pm
• Thursday and Friday: night shifts, 6:00pm-6:00am
• £15.24 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture and pack food ingredient products in line with written specifications.
• Set up, operate and monitor production lines, machinery and associated equipment.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practice, HACCP, hygiene, quality and product-protection procedures.
• Check that raw materials are approved and suitable for use.
• Weigh, label, handle and store ingredients and materials correctly.
• Complete production, quality and traceability records accurately.
• Monitor production rates and report delays, faults or quality issues promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic working environment.
• Support production output, efficiency, quality and waste-reduction targets.
• Complete clear and effective handovers between shifts.
• Assist with stock counts and other operational duties when required.
• Operate equipment safely, including forklift trucks where trained and authorised.
• Attend any training required to maintain compliance and improve performance.

About You

• Reliable, punctual and committed to the agreed shift pattern.
• Comfortable working rotating 12-hour day and night shifts.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Focused on safety, food quality, hygiene and accurate record-keeping.
• Able to follow written procedures and production specifications.
• A strong team player with good communication skills.
• Flexible and willing to work across different production areas.
• Confident using machinery after receiving appropriate training.
• Motivated to achieve production targets while maintaining high standards.

Previous experience in manufacturing, food production, warehousing or machine operation would be beneficial, although training may be provided for suitable candidates.

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