Production Operative

Routes To Work South; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local support organization in Hamilton is looking for a Production Operative to work on a fast-paced production line in a cake factory. The role requires team players who can work efficiently, with full training provided for those without experience. You will operate machinery, monitor production, and ensure quality. Benefits include free parking, good public transport links, and potential career progression. Ideal candidates should be reliable, adaptable, and focused on quality.

Benefits

Free car parking on site

Good links to public transport

Career progression opportunities

Discounted staff shop onsite

Modern working environment

Qualifications

• No previous experience is necessary; full training will be provided.
• Basic manual handling is required.

Responsibilities

• Operating machinery and monitoring the production process.
• Ensuring products are perfectly manufactured and packed.

Skills

Speed and efficiency

Reliability and punctuality

Teamwork

Ability to follow instructions

Basic manual handling

Operating simple machinery

Good concentration

Adaptability

Quality awareness

Job description

Job Specifics

• Reference No: SD033
• Location: Hamilton
• Hours:Full Time: (12 Hour Shifts 4 on 4 off)
• Salary: £12.36p/h, Nights:£13.43, Overtimefrom £15.45 – £20.14
• Closing Date: Friday 30th January 2026
• Why should you apply for this role: Company’s benefits and career growth opportunities.

Job Overview

As a Production Operative, you will work on a fast-paced production line in a cake factory, be a team player and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Potentially standing on your feet for up to 12 hours depending on shift. No previous experience is necessary. Full training will be provided.

Benefits:

• Free car parking on site
• Good links to public transport
• Temp to opportunity
• Career progression opportunities
• Modern working environment
• Discounted staff shop onsite

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Key Tasks

• Operating machinery.
• Monitoring the production process.
• You would be responsible for producing outstanding quality ensuring our products are perfectly manufactured and packed ready to be sent out to our consumers.

Employer Expectations

Skills/Knowledge/Experience etc

• Speed and efficiency Production lines move quickly. You’re expected to keep pace without sacrificing quality.
• Reliability and punctuality Food production relies on the whole team being present. Being on time and dependable is essential.
• Teamwork You’ll often work in a line where each person has a specific task. Smooth communication and cooperation keep the line running.
• Ability to follow instructions Recipes, weights, timings, and procedures must be followed exactly.
• Basic manual handling Lifting trays, moving ingredients, standing for long periods.
• Operating simple machinery Depositors, mixers, conveyors, or packaging machines (training is usually provided).
• Good concentration Repetitive tasks require focus to avoid mistakes.
• Adaptability Production needs can change quickly different cake types, seasonal spikes, or new processes.
• Quality awareness Spotting defects, reporting issues, and taking pride in the final product.

Qualifications/Tickets/Licences Required