Production Operative (L2)

  • Simple Recruitment (South West) Ltd
  • Shepton Mallet, Somerset
  • May 02, 2026
Seasonal Manufacturing

Job Description

Simple Recruitment are looking for a Production Operative (L2) for a temporary to permanent opportunity with our client near Shepton Mallet.

Are you a hardworking individual, looking to work for a well sought after company that invests into their workforce?

If yes, then Simple Recruitment would love to speak with you!

What will you be doing?

  • Working steadily and methodically to carry out routine manual handling tasks.
  • Operating and monitoring production equipment safely
  • Undertake tasks in the production areas as required including sealing product and checking for any quality issues, taking and analysing samples, monitoring and recording results as required
  • Using safe working practices and relevant documentation, carry out tasks relevant to the area, such as loading and unloading Tankers and/or Lorries (using FLT) and monitor the product by taking and sampling product and packaging.
  • Use business systems to accurately manage/record the movement of all forms of stock (including but not limited to finished/semi-finished goods, packaging, ingredients)
  • Working within all company policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Food Safety, Authenticity, Legality and Quality Standards.
  • Closely monitor production quality and adjusting equipment settings to meet specification.
  • Undertake Cleaning tasks relevant to the area and Cleaning in Place (CIP) of plant, silos and Tankers and other food processing equipment.
  • To carry out any other work or task determined to be within your level of competence, to meet the needs of the business.

What do you need to have?

  • Functional (Basic) Maths - Level 2
  • Functional English Skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) - Level 2
  • Basic computer skills
  • Food Hygiene - Level 2
  • Manual Handling
  • Forklift Certificate (relevant to area of work)
  • Good verbal and legible written communication
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of operational processes and procedures
  • Flexible and adaptable approach
  • Methodical and good attention to detail

Salary:

£14.21 per hour

Hours:

5.45am to 2.15pm / 1.45pm to 10.15pm (rotating week)

Benefits:

On Site Parking

Opportunities for Training and Development

Weekly Pay

Holiday Accrual

Our brief:

Simple Recruitment are acting as an employment business on behalf of our client, based near Shepton Mallet who are seeking a Production Operative to join their team on a temporary to permanent basis.