Warehouse & Production Operative
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Colchester, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | b3 jobs ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9006 |
Summary
Warehouse & Production Operative
A long running company with propelled success in the baking sector. Their innovative influences are not to go unnoticed in the ever-changing food manufacturing industry consistently providing customers with high end quality ingredients.
About the Warehouse & Production Operative job
The purpose of your role is to help the manufacturing process by running machinery, monitoring product quality, and keeping hygiene standards to ensure steady production.
Key tasks
Drive a forklift truck for picking and packing and unloading of lorries and operate production machinery and equipment to meet daily targets.
Conduct quality checks (weight, temperature and visual), process orders onto ERP systems and maintain accurate production records ensuring traceability for auditing.
Always comply with health and safety and high standards of cleanliness preventing contamination.
Support continuous improvement initiatives (reduce waste, improve line efficiency); contribute ideas and implement agreed changes.
Contribute to meetings and daily briefings.
About You
The successful candidate shall have experience within an FMCG environment - ideally food manufacturing.
A counterbalance FLT Licence is essential.
More details
The Warehouse & Production Operative job (ref:9006) is paying £24,000 to £28,500 per annum according to your experience.
The site is in Essex and commutable from Halstead, Braintree, Manningtree, Colchester and surrounding towns.
The package includes 21 Days Holiday, Enhanced Sickness Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing and Engagement events, on site MHFA, Training & Development, Flu Vouchers, VDU Vouchers, Holistic People Policies, Gym Membership, Multi Faith Room, NHS Healthcare Checks, Referral Scheme.
The working hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm.
b3 jobs are market-leading recruiters specialising in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, both in the UK and internationally. Founded in May 2000, we are proud of our reputation for being reliable, knowledgeable and resourceful - with our unique blend of honest and professional work ethics.
If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for feel free to register with us.
Alternate job titles - Warehouse Assistant | Food Warehouse Jobs | Production Operative | Forklift Truck Driver
A long running company with propelled success in the baking sector. Their innovative influences are not to go unnoticed in the ever-changing food manufacturing industry consistently providing customers with high end quality ingredients.
About the Warehouse & Production Operative job
The purpose of your role is to help the manufacturing process by running machinery, monitoring product quality, and keeping hygiene standards to ensure steady production.
Key tasks
Drive a forklift truck for picking and packing and unloading of lorries and operate production machinery and equipment to meet daily targets.
Conduct quality checks (weight, temperature and visual), process orders onto ERP systems and maintain accurate production records ensuring traceability for auditing.
Always comply with health and safety and high standards of cleanliness preventing contamination.
Support continuous improvement initiatives (reduce waste, improve line efficiency); contribute ideas and implement agreed changes.
Contribute to meetings and daily briefings.
About You
The successful candidate shall have experience within an FMCG environment - ideally food manufacturing.
A counterbalance FLT Licence is essential.
More details
The Warehouse & Production Operative job (ref:9006) is paying £24,000 to £28,500 per annum according to your experience.
The site is in Essex and commutable from Halstead, Braintree, Manningtree, Colchester and surrounding towns.
The package includes 21 Days Holiday, Enhanced Sickness Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing and Engagement events, on site MHFA, Training & Development, Flu Vouchers, VDU Vouchers, Holistic People Policies, Gym Membership, Multi Faith Room, NHS Healthcare Checks, Referral Scheme.
The working hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm.
b3 jobs are market-leading recruiters specialising in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, both in the UK and internationally. Founded in May 2000, we are proud of our reputation for being reliable, knowledgeable and resourceful - with our unique blend of honest and professional work ethics.
If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for feel free to register with us.
Alternate job titles - Warehouse Assistant | Food Warehouse Jobs | Production Operative | Forklift Truck Driver