Food Production Operator (Nights)

We’re looking for enthusiastic and reliable Production Operatives to join our growing team in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern food manufacturing environment where quality, teamwork, and food safety are at the heart of everything we do.

If you’re hands-on, enjoy working in a busy environment, and take pride in producing high-quality products, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Title: Food Production Operative

Shift Pattern:  18:00 – 06:00 4on 4off

Location: Unit 4, Bristol Distribution Park, Hawkley Drive, Woodlands Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 0BF

Salary:  £14.40 per hour (plus overtime outside of normal shift)

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good – great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

About the Role

As a Production Operative, you’ll be responsible for operating filling lines and ensuring products are filled, packed, and processed safely and efficiently according to daily production plans.

You’ll play an important role in maintaining food safety, quality standards, and production efficiency while working closely with colleagues across the production team.

• Operate filling lines safely and efficiently
• Carry out startup and pre-operation equipment checks
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Filling Cards accurately
• Ensure products are filled within target times and quality standards
• Monitor equipment performance and report faults or issues promptly
• Complete all CCP and production paperwork accurately and on time
• Follow Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures at all times
• Operate Combi Units and Autocoder systems in line with SOPs
• Maintain full traceability and compliance standards
• Clean fillers, holding vessels, and equipment using CIP systems
• Follow hygiene and cleaning procedures to the highest standards
• Maintain “Clean As You Go” (CAYGO) standards throughout the shift
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organised at all times
• Communicate effectively with Kitchen Operators and wider production teams
• Support colleagues and adapt to changing production schedules
• Attend training and development activities when required
• Escalate any operational or technical issues quickly and effectively

What We’re Looking For

• Good level of spoken and written English
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Previous food production or manufacturing experience
• Food Safety Level 2
• Health & Safety Level 2
• Knowledge of production environments and filling lines

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 20 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays with the option to purchase extra
• Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points – available at selected sites

Health & Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub – free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support – from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools – including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid

Career Growth & Development

• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme  to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups – including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents

What You Should Know About How We Recruit

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we’ll support you — confidentially and with care.

We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance.

You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks — including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity

Recruitment Agencies: 

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.