Production Operator

Production Operator

£34,168 per annum + 27% Shift Premium (£43,393 Total Earnings)

Wrexham | Permanent Position

Shift Pattern

12 Hour Shift Pattern (2 Days & 2Nights) 4on4off (7-7)

Excellent Benefits Package:

• Annual performance bonus of up to £2,000
• Enhanced pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 12.5%
• Voluntary overtime available at premium rates
• 35 days annual leave
• Life assurance
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee rewards programme
• Gym membership support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Additional staff discounts

The Opportunity

Travail Employment Group is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a highly successful and established food manufacturing business in Wrexham to recruit a Production Operator.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturer offering long-term career stability, competitive earnings, and genuine opportunities for development. Working within a fast-paced production environment, you will play a key role in ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Production Operator, you will:

• Operate, monitor, and optimise production machinery to achieve daily output targets
• Carry out machine set-ups, adjustments, and changeovers
• Complete routine cleaning and hygiene activities in line with food safety standards
• Perform quality checks to ensure products meet specification requirements
• Handle raw materials and packaging safely and efficiently
• Support equipment performance through basic autonomous maintenance activities
• Accurately complete production and quality documentation
• Identify and escalate machinery, quality, or production issues promptly
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene, and housekeeping
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the production area

What We're Looking For:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Production Operator, Machine Operator, Manufacturing Operative, or similar role within a manufacturing environment
• Food manufacturing experience is advantageous but not essential
• A strong commitment to health & safety and quality standards
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to work
• The ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
• A flexible and reliable work ethic
• Confidence in identifying and resolving production-related issues
• A willingness to learn, develop, and undertake further training

Suitable Backgrounds:

We welcome applications from candidates with experience as:

Machine Operator, Production Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Factory Operative, Production Line Operator, Machine Minder, Process Operator, Food Production Operative, Packaging Operator, or Production Technician.

To Apply

This vacancy is advertised by Travail Employment Group who are acting as an Employment Agency. Once you click to apply for this job your application will be immediately received by Travail Employment Group.

If your application is successful a consultant will be in contact with you within the next 7 days. If we have not contacted you within 7 days you may not have been successful for this position but please feel free to give us a call to discuss similar roles.

All candidates registering with Travail Employment Group will need to provide proof of identity, and evidence of any experience, training and qualifications our client considers necessary for this position.

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