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Production Operative £16.40 per hour | 3-Months with Potential Extension | Rotating Days & Nights | Tadcaster (LS24)

Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Production Operative to join a leading drinks manufacturer in Tadcaster. Offering an excellent hourly rate, structured training and the opportunity to extend beyond the initial contract, this is a great opportunity for candidates with FMCG, food production or manufacturing experience.

As a Production Operative, you will support the bottling and packaging operation, ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

Operating and monitoring production machinery
Keeping manufacturing lines supplied with materials and packaging
Carrying out quality checks and recording results accurately
Moving materials and finished products across the site
Supporting housekeeping, cleaning and basic machine maintenance activities
Following health and safety procedures at all times
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

- 2 on / 2 off, then 3 on / 3 off

- Days: 06:00 - 18:00

- Nights: 18:00 - 06:00

- Rotating days and nights

To be considered for this Production Operative role, you should have:

Previous experience as a Machine Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Process Operator or similar
FMCG, food manufacturing or drinks manufacturing experience
Experience working on fast-paced production lines
Knowledge of quality control procedures
Good mechanical awareness
IOSH or relevant health and safety training is advantageous
Understanding of TPM, WCM or DMAIC continuous improvement methods would be beneficial
A positive, solution-focused attitude and strong team-working skills

What's in it for you?

£16.40 per hour
Initial 3-month contract with potential extension
Full training provided
Free onsite parking
Subsidised canteen
Staff discounts on products
Opportunity to gain experience with a recognised FMCG manufacturer

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.

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Production Operative

Company: Meridian Business Support Salary: £16.40 to £16.40 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Tadcaster, LS24 9SA Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 19 Sept 2026 Closing date: 18 Oct 2026

Summary

Production Operative £16.40 per hour | 3-Months with Potential Extension | Rotating Days & Nights | Tadcaster (LS24)

As a Production Operative, you will support the bottling and packaging operation, ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

Operating and monitoring production machinery
Keeping manufacturing lines supplied with materials and packaging
Carrying out quality checks and recording results accurately
Using digital systems to record production data
Moving materials and finished products across the site
Supporting housekeeping, cleaning and basic machine maintenance activities
Following health and safety procedures at all times
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

Shift Pattern Panama shift rotation:

2 on / 2 off, then 3 on / 3 off
Days: 06:00 - 18:00
Nights: 18:00 - 06:00
Rotating days and nights

To be considered for this Production Operative role, you should have:

Previous experience as a Machine Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Process Operator or similar
FMCG, food manufacturing or drinks manufacturing experience
Experience working on fast-paced production linesKnowledge of quality control procedures
Confidence using digital production systems
Good mechanical awareness
IOSH or relevant health and safety training is advantageous
Understanding of TPM, WCM or DMAIC continuous improvement methods would be beneficial
A positive, solution-focused attitude and strong team-working skills