The Recruitment Crowd
Production Operatives
Production Operatives at The Recruitment Crowd, based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, paying £13.20 - £21.67 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £13.20 - £21.67 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Night shifts
- Location
- Leeds, West Yorkshire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Production Operative
- Immediate start
About 12% above the going rate for production operative
Reference job/production-operatives-1238.aspx
About the role
Job Description:
Production Operative – FMCG (Bottled & Canned Drinks)
Location: Pontefract WF8 2
Pay rate: £13.20 + 10% shift allowance (£14.52 per hour)
Overtime rate: £21.67 per hour
Shifts: 7:00am–7:00pm / 7:00pm–7:00am
Shift pattern: 3 days on / 3 days off / 3 nights on / 3 days off
About 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. This is a great opportunity for people looking for ongoing work with a consistent shift pattern, regular days off and weekly pay.
Shift pattern explained
You’ll work a rotating shift pattern designed to give you regular time off.
- 3 days on – 7:00am to 7:00pm
- 3 days off
- 3 nights on – 7:00pm to 7:00am
- 3 days off
The pattern then repeats, giving you regular time off throughout the month.
Key responsibilities
- Operating and monitoring production machinery.
- Ensuring the 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 and non-vaping site. Smoking or vaping is not permitted at any time, including during breaks.
- This is an allergen-free site and no allergens are permitted on-site.
- The working environment can be warm, so you must be comfortable working in these conditions.
- Strict hygiene rules apply, including no jewellery, false nails or false eyelashes.
- You must wear safety shoes and a hi-vis vest. Additional PPE will be provided on-site.
Benefits
- Paid breaks (1 hour).
- Regular days off due to the rotating shift pattern.
- Overtime available at £21.67 per hour after 42 hours.
- Immediate starts available.
- Weekly pay.
- On-site parking.
- On-site shop with heavily discounted products you’ll help manufacture.
What we’re looking for
- We’re looking for people who are reliable, hardworking and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
- Previous production or manufacturing experience is beneficial but not essential, as training will be provided.
If you’re looking for ongoing work with a consistent shift pattern and regular time off, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and a member of the TRC team will be in touch to discuss the role and next steps.
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Reference: job/production-operatives-1238.aspx · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 26 Dec 2026 · Listed via The Recruitment Crowd
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