Trainee Process Operative

Trainee Process Operative 6733

Location: Tewkesbury

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 5 shifts per week (Monday – Sunday)

• Early: 05:00 – 13:00
• Day: 09:00 – 17:00
• Late: 13:00 – finish
• Sundays: 06:00 – finish (typically 10–11 hour shifts)

Salary: Starting at £14.12 per hour, rising to £14.54 with training

• Safely intake, control, and process products within a hygienic food production environment.
• Prepare and operate machinery, including CIP equipment, in line with company standards and food safety legislation.
• Monitor health, safety, and hygiene standards at all times.
• Maintain clear communication across production teams and departments.
• Support efficient workflow and assist with troubleshooting where required.

• Experience in food production or machine operation is desirable, though proactive candidates from fast-paced environments will be considered.
• Ability to work methodically with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-focused approach.
• Flexible and adaptable to varying shift patterns.

• Full trainee programme (6–7 months) starting on the external tanker bay.
• Level 2 Food Safety & HACCP qualification.
• Progression to Process Operative and future development towards Process Technician.
• Opportunity to achieve Level 3 Food Safety & HACCP qualification.

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