Production Machine Operative

Posted 14/05/2026 by TRC Yorkshire

Location:
WF8, Pontefract, City and Borough of Wakefield
Salary/Rate:
£14.52/hour

Production Machine Operative – FMCG (Bottled & Canned Drinks)
Location:
Pontefract
Pay Rate: £14.52
Shifts: 7:00am – 7:00pm / 7:00pm – 7:00am (3 on / 3 off)

Shift Pattern Explained

You’ll work a rotating shift pattern designed to give you regular time off:

  • 3 days on (7:00am – 7:00pm)
  • 3 days off
  • 3 nights on (7:00pm – 7:00am)
  • 3 days off

This pattern repeats, giving you 14 days off across the month.

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operating and monitoring production machinery
  • Ensuring 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 site – smoking or vaping is not permitted at any time, including breaks
  • This is an allergen-free site – no allergens are allowed onsite
  • The working environment can be warm, so you must be comfortable in these conditions
  • Strict hygiene rules apply – no jewellery, false nails, eyelashes, etc.
  • You must wear safety shoes and a hi-vis vest (other PPE will be provided)

Benefits

  • Paid breaks
  • 14 days off per month due to shift pattern
  • Immediate starts available
  • Weekly pay
  • On-site parking
  • Discounts at hundreds of high-street stores and supermarkets
  • Access to wellbeing, financial, and legal support
  • Onsite shop with heavily discounted products you’ll help manufacture

If you’re hardworking, reliable, and ready to work in a fast-paced production environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to get started!

Type:
Contract
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
RFCOTRCPMO
Job ID:
225109798

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