Production operatives, Production operatives

Company: Pilgrim's Europe
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Location: Peterborough
Job Description:

Join Pilgrim’s Europe as a Production Operative in Peterborough.

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team in a leading food manufacturing company? Pilgrim’s Europe is looking for a motivated Production operative to join our team and contribute to our success. If you have a keen eye for detail and a can-do attitude, this opportunity is for you!

Earn Big

Competitive hourly rate, with the potential to earn over £500 per week!

Balanced Schedule

We have a shift pattern of working a double day shift – 2 weeks at 06:00‑14:00 and then 2 weeks at 14:00‑22:00, giving you more time for yourself.

Job Profile

We are looking for a production operative to produce excellent results by following standard work, converting work materials into finished goods, continually improving the work environment by helping the team to achieve the required metrics for the area, with a key focus on colleague safety and product quality.

Job Role

  • Manage assigned equipment and machinery to ensure production targets are achieved safely.
  • Identify, rectify, and report line production issues that may affect process performance, product quality or team member health & safety to facilitate further investigation and root cause analysis.
  • Conduct visual inspection of materials for damage, defect or foreign material and verification of material batch numbers and shelf‑life.
  • Verify actual availability of material (ingredients, packaging & consumables), tooling & equipment prior to production, process start‑up, changeovers, or clean downs.
  • Subject all WIP / finished product to standard operating checks to ensure they meet the required specification before releasing to the next process.
  • Conduct periodic quality inspections, record results & take product samples before, during and after production as detailed in production specification documents and SOP’s.
  • Document results from QC inspections and assess the impact on product/process flow. Determine if corrective action is required and pursue implementation of corrective action to ensure continuation of production flow.

Qualifications

  • Foundation level Health and Safety and Food Safety – Desirable

If you would like further details on this vacancy please call or text the recruitment team on: 07484 902853

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Posted: June 1st, 2026