Production Operative

Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturer looking for an experienced Production Operative to join their growing team in Ringwood.  Supplying premium products to various services across the UK, with a reputation for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service, they continue to invest in their people, processes, and facilities, creating an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to build a long-term career in food manufacturing. The position is temporary to permanent working Monday to Friday 10:30am - 7:30pm - paying £29-£30,000pa  As a Production Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing, blending, and processing products in line with production schedules and recipes. Operating production equipment and carrying out basic fault finding where required. Recording production data accurately and maintaining documentation. Cleaning production equipment, process tanks, and production lines. Ensuring the production area remains audit-ready. Packaging and preparing finished goods for transfer to the warehouse. Undertaking additional training and duties as required to support business operations.To be successful in this Production Operative role, you will ideally have: Previous experience within a food manufacturing or production environment. Experience working within a liquid processing or blending operation (desirable). A technically minded approach with the ability to identify and resolve production issues. The ability to accurately follow work orders, and production schedules. Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills. The ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines. Own transport due to the location and occasional shift flexibility.Benefits for the successful Production Operative: Company pension scheme. Free on-site parking. Full training and ongoing development. Opportunity to join a growing and successful food manufacturing business. Long-term career progression opportunities. Employee product discounts. Company social events and recognition initiatives.We'd Love to Hear From You If... You have previous experience working in food manufacturing. You have your own transport or live in Ringwood  You are motivated and dependable with the ability to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment. You are eager to learn. Please apply with your CV today and Chelsea will call you to discuss the role further if you have the required experience