Food Manufacturing Operative (Manufacturing Operative)

Overview

Food Manufacturing Operative (Manufacturing Operative) | Panama | Competitive Salary | Chichester

We’re looking for a proactive and driven Manufacturing Operative to join our fast‑paced team at Natures Way Foods. In this hands‑on role, you’ll be at the heart of our production process—ensuring our machinery runs smoothly, customer orders are met to high standards, and safety always comes first.

Shift Pattern

We operate a rotational shift pattern covering both days and nights 7:00am–7:00pm. You will work a total of 14 days within a 28‑day period. Typically, your working pattern will be as follows:

• Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
• Week 2 – Wednesday & Thursday

What You Get From Us

• Salary: £27,260‑£28,888 (Based on experience)
• £1,100 for working days and nights
• £3,000 invested in your training from day one
• Free English lessons (if required)
• Employer matched pension up to 5%
• Health cash plan
• Flexible benefits including: Corporate gym discounts, enhanced maternity & paternity policy and many more
• Access to online GP & life assurance

Responsibilities

• Operating specialised production machinery, ensuring each machine is running effectively and safely at all times.
• Supervising Production Operatives and agency staff working on site.
• Ensuring Health & Safety guidelines/procedures are being followed at all times, reporting near misses & any accidents or incidents when they occur.
• Ensuring our customer orders are met to our high standards of quality.
• Reporting any Out of Spec Products/Machinery issues/Non‑Conformances to Line Manager promptly.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a factory or production environment
• Positive attitude
• Motivated and driven
• Willing to learn

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