Food Production Operative

Posting date:	09 January 2026
Salary:	£12.22 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	08 February 2026
Location:	Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0LT
Company:	The Best Connection Group Limited
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	JN -012026-17069_1767968638

Summary

We are looking for a reliable, physically fit Production Operator to join a small production team. This is a hands-on, physically demanding role in a fast-paced food production environment.

The role involves regular lifting, manual handling, and standing for long periods.

You will also need to be flexible to start work early, sometimes from 5:00am.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manually handle and measure ingredients for drink production
• Operate and monitor production machinery and equipment safely
• Work efficiently on bottling and packaging lines
• Use online systems via handheld devices for tracking production and inventory
• Complete production paperwork and maintain accurate records
• Clean and sanitise machinery and work areas
• Organise work to support the following day's production
• Support the team to minimise downtime and maintain production flow

What We're Looking For:

• Physically strong and comfortable with manual work
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic
• Able to work well in a team and independently
• Organised, proactive, and detail-focused
• Good communication skills
• Basic numeracy, literacy, and digital skills

Shift Schedule:

Monday - Friday: 6:00am - 2:30pm

Flexibility to start from 5:00am to cover holiday periods if required

Pay rate:

£12.22

Other benefits of working for The Best Connection Group include:

• Weekly Pay
• Online Payslips
• 28 days paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Pension contribution
• Choice of long term and odd days or weekends available
• Flexible shift pattern
• Possible permanent positions following successful trial period
• Ongoing assignments

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.