Production Operative

Are you looking for a hands-on role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment where no two days are the same? As a Production Operative at our Livingston bakery, you'll play a vital role in helping us produce some of the UK's most loved biscuit brands while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

This is a varied opportunity that offers exposure across several areas of the production operation, including machine operation, process operation, and service support activities. Whether you're operating production equipment, supporting manufacturing processes, supplying production lines with materials, or helping maintain smooth site operations, you'll be part of a team that keeps our bakery performing at its best.

Working with modern manufacturing equipment and production systems, you'll have the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills, gain valuable experience, and build a long-term career within one of the UK's leading food manufacturers.

Operating on a rotating three-shift pattern, you'll gain experience across different production environments while supporting a 24-hour manufacturing operation. With ongoing investment in our people, facilities, and future growth plans, this is an exciting opportunity for individuals who enjoy teamwork, learning new skills, and making a visible contribution every day.

Responsibilities

Become part of a skilled production team supporting a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing operation.

Operate and support a variety of production processes, machinery, and equipment across the bakery.

Help maintain the efficiency, quality, and performance of our manufacturing operation.

Support the safe movement of materials, ingredients, products, and equipment throughout the production process.

Contribute to a culture of teamwork, operational excellence, food safety, and continuous improvement.

Enjoy a varied role with opportunities to develop new skills across multiple operational areas.

Criteria

Experience within manufacturing, production, warehousing, logistics, service operations, or similarly fast-paced environments would be beneficial.

A strong commitment to quality, safety, and attention to detail.

Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

A positive approach to learning and developing new skills.

A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of tasks.

Flexibility to work across different operational areas and shift patterns.

A positive attitude and enthusiasm for working in a busy manufacturing environment.

About us?

We are a leading UK food manufacturer, producing a wide range of high-quality bakery products enjoyed by millions of consumers every day.

Our site manufactures premium oat bakes, shortbread products, and own-label ranges supplied to some of the UK's most recognised retailers, foodservice operators, and household brands. Operating within a fast-paced and highly regulated manufacturing environment, we are committed to delivering exceptional standards of food safety, quality, and customer service.

Employing approximately 150–250 colleagues on site and operating 24/7, we continue to invest in our people, facilities, and future growth. Our success is built on creating a culture where individuals are supported to develop their careers, contribute new ideas, and make a meaningful impact on the business.

We believe our people are the key ingredient to our success. That's why we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and rewarding workplace where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

What’s in it for you?

Grow your career with genuine development opportunities – whether you're looking to deepen your technical expertise, expand your leadership capabilities, or take the next step in your career, you'll be supported through training, mentoring, and ongoing professional development.

Join a business that invests in its people – you'll become part of a collaborative and supportive culture where knowledge sharing, teamwork, and continuous improvement are valued and encouraged every day.

Make a real impact – enjoy a role where your contribution is recognised and where you'll have the opportunity to influence performance, drive improvements, and help shape future success.

Benefit from a competitive rewards package – including a range of employee benefits, wellbeing support, pension contributions, annual leave, and additional perks that help support you both inside and outside of work.

Be part of something bigger – join a successful and growing organisation where innovation, quality, and continuous investment create exciting opportunities for long-term career progression.

Commitment to inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to succeed. We believe that different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds strengthen our organisation and help us create a more innovative and rewarding workplace.

By nurturing talent and supporting continuous learning, we provide opportunities for our people to develop both personally and professionally. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can be themselves, contribute fully, and build fulfilling careers.

Further information

Once you have responded to the above, your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

Application Review - Your CV, supporting documents and qualification notes will be reviewed by hiring managers to determine eligibility for interview.

Interview - If invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the categories in the Skills & Experience section of the job advert.

Feedback - Feedback will be provided post-interview. If successful, your application will be considered for offer. Please note feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.