Production Operative

Job Description: Production Operative – FMCG (Bottled & Canned Drinks) Location: Pontefract Pay Rate: £13.20 + 10% Shift Allowance (£14.52) Shifts: 7:00am – 7:00pm / 7:00pm – 7:00am (3 on / 3 off) Shift Pattern…

Pay rate £14.52 – £14.53/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 18 September 2026

Trusted. Transparent. Built for contractors. Thousands of UK contractors find their next contract on ContractorUK.

View all manufacturing & industrial jobs ›

About this contract

Job Description:

Production Operative – FMCG (Bottled & Canned Drinks)
Location: Pontefract
Pay Rate: £13.20 + 10% Shift Allowance (£14.52)
Shifts: 7:00am – 7:00pm / 7:00pm – 7:00am (3 on / 3 off)

Shift Pattern Explained

You’ll work a rotating shift pattern designed to give you regular time off:

3 days on (7:00am – 7:00pm)

3 days off

3 nights on (7:00pm – 7:00am)

3 days off

This pattern repeats, giving you 14 days off across the month.

The Role

We’re looking for reliable Production Machine Operatives to join a fast-paced FMCG environment, working on the production of bottled and canned drinks.

Key Responsibilities

Operating and monitoring production machinery

Ensuring smooth running of bottling and canning lines

Carrying out basic machine adjustments and troubleshooting

Maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety

Conducting quality checks on finished products

Packing and labelling products where required

Reporting faults or issues to supervisors

Working as part of a team to meet production targets

About the Site

* This is a non-smoking site – smoking or vaping is not permitted at any time, including breaks

* This is an allergen-free site – no allergens are allowed onsite

* The working environment can be warm, so you must be comfortable in these conditions

* Strict hygiene rules apply – no jewellery, false nails, eyelashes, etc.

* You must wear safety shoes and a hi-vis vest (other PPE will be provided)

Benefits

* Paid breaks

* 14 days off per month due to shift pattern

* Immediate starts available

* Weekly pay

* On-site parking

* Discounts at hundreds of high-street stores and supermarkets

* Access to wellbeing, financial, and legal support

* Onsite shop with heavily discounted products you’ll help manufacture

If you’re hardworking, reliable, and ready to work in a fast-paced production environment, we’d love to hear from you

Apply for this job

You'll complete your application on CV-Library, our jobs partner.

← More manufacturing & industrial jobs

Set up for this contract

ContractorUK partners
Markel Direct IR35 and contractor insurance

Most agencies and clients ask for professional indemnity and public liability before you start.

Get your quote →
SG Accounting Contractor accountants

Working through your own limited company? A contractor-specialist accountant keeps the admin off your desk.

Find out more → Also: Caroola · Dolan Accountancy · Compare all accountants

Get new Manufacturing contracts by email

One email when new matches appear. Unsubscribe with one click.

Prefer to be found? Upload your CV to CV-Library — free