Skilled Production Operative

Job Title: Skilled Production Operative

Location: The Compleat Food Group, Sterte Avenue, Poole, Dorset BH15 2AS

Salary: £12.97 p/h

Hours: 6am – 6pm 3ON 3OFF

The Compleat Food Group are a new food group on a mission to create great quality, tasty and affordable food, that people love to eat. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact.

Our team of over 5,500 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. At The Compleat Food Group we don’t just make food. We make food to feel good, taste good and do good for everyone.

Our genuine passion drives the creation of products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, Vadasz and Unearthed.

Ready to bring your skills to the heart of the UK’s food industry?

As a Skilled Production Operative, you’ll play a key role in a high-energy environment, helping to produce top-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality.

Why Join Us?

If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and have a passion for food production, this is your chance to grow in a role where every day brings new challenges and learning opportunities. You’ll be part of a team dedicated to excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering the best to our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate & Maintain Equipment: Set up, operate, and adjust machinery to ensure smooth and efficient production, with minimal downtime and wastage.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor product quality, document key processes, and ensure compliance with food safety and critical control points.
• Health & Safety Commitment: Prioritize a safe workplace by adhering to safety protocols and promptly reporting any issues.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with the Line Leader and team members to meet daily production targets and maintain seamless operations.
• Process Improvement: Identify and report equipment faults for quick resolution and contribute ideas to enhance efficiency and quality.

What We’re Looking For:

• In-depth knowledge of food production processes, equipment operation, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certification, safety knowledge, and manual handling expertise.
• An adaptable, teachable attitude with a willingness to learn new skills and continuously improve.
• A proactive, can-do mindset that thrives in a team-focused environment.

The benefits:

• Company Pension
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Online Wellbeing benefits
• Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
• Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount

The Compleat Food Group are proud to have built an inclusive and respectful culture where our colleagues feel safe, supported and valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive.

We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do.

We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.