Description
Job Title: Production Operative Toffee Manufacturing
Department: Production / Manufacturing
Reporting to: Production Supervisor / Shift Manager
Job Purpose
The Production Operative is responsible for the safe and efficient manufacture of our clients food products in a high-volume production environment. The role involves operating cooking equipment, following recipes and production schedules, monitoring product quality, and maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and housekeeping.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and weigh raw ingredients
- Operate industrial cooking kettles, mixers, pumps, and associated production equipment.
- Monitor cooking temperatures, cooking times, and product consistency to ensure quality standards are met.
- Transfer cooked toffee safely through the production process using appropriate equipment.
- Carry out routine quality checks, including appearance, texture, colour, and temperature measurements.
- Complete production records and batch documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ensure all food safety, HACCP, GMP, and health & safety procedures are followed at all times.
- Maintain cleanliness of production areas and equipment through scheduled cleaning and sanitation procedures.
- Identify equipment faults or product issues and report them promptly to the Production Supervisor.
- Support changeovers between product runs and assist with equipment setup.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve daily production targets and minimise downtime.
- Handle ingredients and finished products safely, including manual handling tasks where required.
- Assist with stock rotation and ingredient replenishment following FIFO principles.
Skills and Experience: Essential
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
- Ability to follow written recipes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- Good attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality products.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Good communication and numeracy skills.
- Understanding of food hygiene and health & safety practices.
- Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and weekends when required
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 06:00 to 18:00
Pay rate: £***** per hour, PAYE, Paid Weekly
Statutory Deductions for TAX, NI and Pension if not opted out apply
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Overtime opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Company training and development
- Employee discount scheme
- Paid annual leave
- Uniform and PPE provided
This job is commutable from the following areas Stoke on Trent, Newcastle under Lyme, Hanley, Longton, Burslem, Tunstall, Fenton, Trentham and surrounding areas.
If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please submit your CV by clicking "Apply Now" and we will be in touch immediately.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and comply with the Equality Act 2010.
Ethero Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.