Process/ Production Operative
| Posting date: | 12 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £14.46 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 October 2025 |
| Location: | NG24 1XG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ambitions Personnel |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JBAMB06-15500 |
Summary
Job Opportunity: Process/Production Operative
Location: Outskirts of Newark
This is a permanent role, must have own transport due to the location.
Shifts are 4 on 4 off 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am. Salary £14.46ph
About the Role
Are you hands-on, driven, and ready to play a vital role, we’re looking for a Process/Production Operative. working with cutting-edge machinery and contributing to the safe and efficient production of animal food products.
Your Purpose
As a Process Operative, you'll be responsible for running key production processes – from milling and extrusion to drying and coating – ensuring that everything we produce meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
What You'll Deliver
• A safe working environment for yourself and your team – safety first, always
• Consistently high-quality product – right first time, every time
• Operational efficiency – reducing waste, managing downtime, and maximizing throughput
• Strong teamwork – working closely with colleagues, engineers, and managers to solve problems and deliver results
Your Main Responsibilities
• Operate milling equipment: load bulk materials (via FLT) and hand-added ingredients, completing technical checks and logs
• Run the extrusion, drying, coating, and cooling processes, maintaining accurate records and product quality
• Handle and manage waste for rework efficiently
• Maintain cleanliness with a clean-as-you-go approach, supporting wider site cleaning as required
What We're Looking For
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment (ideally food, pet food, or FMCG)
• Food Safety Level 2 qualification
• Awareness of BRC standards and IOSH Working Safely practices
• A proactive attitude with a solutions-focused mindset
• A strong team player who’s open to learning and continuous improvement
• Honest, reliable, and able to maintain perspective under pressure
To apply please call Jenna on 01636 611320 or email your CV to jenna.blades@ambitionspersonnel.com
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