Location
Ringwood, Hampshire, England
Industry sector
Manufacturing
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
10/11/2026
Closing date
08/12/2026
Production Operative | Ringwood | Up to £14.95
Earn £13.70 to £14.95 per hour as a Production Operative with a growing British food manufacturer in Ringwood.
Every batch you produce is made to an exact specification, and you'll be the one who gets it right.
Full training is provided, so you'll build real food production skills as the business brings in new products and machinery.
As a Production Operative, you will benefit from:
* Monday to Friday working, on an early shift (07:00 to 16:30) or a late shift (12:30 to 22:00)
* Full training, including food hygiene training where needed
* Experience across every stage of production, from preparing ingredients to finished goods
* The chance to learn new machinery, processes and product lines as the business grows
* Clear procedures, batch instructions and support from an experienced Production Supervisor
* A stable, long-term role with a business that is investing in its manufacturing
As a Production Operative, your responsibilities will include:
* Preparing, blending, bottling and packaging products by following production schedules and batch instructions
* Checking that the correct ingredients, packaging and labelling are used for each production run
* Carrying out routine quality checks and recording production and batch data accurately
* Operating machinery safely, doing basic troubleshooting and reporting any faults
* Cleaning equipment and keeping your work area audit-ready at all times
* Reporting quality concerns or non-conformances to the Production Supervisor
As a Production Operative, your experience will include:
* Experience in food manufacturing or a production environment (desirable, but not essential)
* An understanding of food safety, hygiene and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
* A Level 2 Food Safety/Food Hygiene qualification (desirable, as training can be provided)
* GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent (desirable)
* The ability to follow SOPs and complete production records accurately
* A reliable way of getting to Ringwood for your shift times
If you take pride in accurate, consistent work and want to keep building your skills as a Production Operative in a growing business, this is a great next step. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Erin at Rubicon for more information.