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We are recruiting for Production Operatives to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Bedford.

The role involves manufacturing high-quality products.  This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and is looking for a long-term, permanent position with opportunities to learn and develop. Previous production experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

Recruitment Day – Tuesday 27th October!

Our client is holding a Recruitment Day, with opportunities to meet the team, learn more about the role and potentially receive a job offer on the day. Start date November 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating production machinery and equipment.
• Working with casts, hand tools and other production equipment.
• Assisting with casts changes and removing finished products.
• Checking finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Handling and moving materials and products safely.
• Cleaning machinery, casts and production areas.
• Following Health & Safety procedures.
• Working as part of a team to meet production targets.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in production, manufacturing or construction would be an advantage.
• Comfortable using hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual work.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, hardworking and willing to learn.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full valid driving licence.

Benefits

• Permanent employment
• Annual company performance bonus
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced company pension contributions
• Training and career progression opportunities
• Free on-site parking and EV charging
• Discounted gym memberships and retail discounts

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Rotating weekly 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm; 30 min unpaid break
Holiday entitlement: 25 days plus bank holidays

Places are limited and we're looking to fill these positions quickly, so don't delay – apply today! Successful candidates could start in early November.

Ref:  NA55560

Our client is looking for a Machine Minder based at their Biggleswade site, working a 4 on x 4 off shift pattern. 06.00 - 18.00 hours. You will undertake an on-site company induction test, before you start work.

Full PPE will be provided.

Duties to include:

• Responsible for the set up and running of packing machinery producing high quality packs of finished products
• Work within the guidelines for food safety and quality
• Be responsible for the safe effective running of high speed packing machines against daily targets whilst conducting on line quality checks
• Be able to fault find issues on the line to ensure effective running
• Be aware of Safe Operating Procedures
• Accurate recording of information

Experience and skills required:

• Previous experience of running machines within a production environment essential
• Previous experience of working within a food production environment an advantage
• Strong team player
• Understand importance of effective shift handovers

Workplace Factors

• Manual handling required (up to 12kg)
• Working at heights
• Working in an environment with nuts/dust allergens etc.

Salary: £34,417.68pa

Benefits:

20 days annual leave increasing to 22 days after 2 years LOS (1 additional day after 1 year, another additional day after 2 years)

Buy holiday and Birthday Leave schemes

Competitive pension scheme - employer contributions matched up to 10%

Annual bonus

Employer funded health cash plan

Discounted produce

Discounted retailer

Enhanced Family Leave

KJ55674

Our client is looking for a Packing Operative based at their Biggleswade site, working a 4 on x 4 off shift pattern. 18:00 - 06.00 hours. You will undertake an on-site company induction test, before you start work.

Full PPE will be provided.

£30,908.00pa

Responsibilities

• Operate packing machinery and equipment to ensure efficient food production processes.
• Accurately pack food items according to specifications and quality standards.
• Handle materials safely.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization within the warehouse environment.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production targets and ensure timely shipping and receiving.

Benefits:

20 days annual leave increasing to 22 days after 2 years LOS (1 additional day after 1 year, another additional day after 2 years)

Buy holiday and Birthday Leave schemes

Competitive pension scheme - employer contributions matched up to 10%

Annual bonus

Employer funded health cash plan

Discounted produce

Discounted retailer

Enhanced Family Leave

KJ54821

Our client is a well-established company based in Letchworth Garden City, looking to recruit a Warehouse Operative to join their growing warehouse team.

This is a hands-on warehouse role involving physical work, goods in/out, loading and unloading, paperwork, stock movement and dealing directly with drivers and other departments.

Main Duties

• Receiving goods into the warehouse, completing paperwork and checking quantities and quality.
• Loading and dispatching goods, ensuring packaging and quality standards are met for safe delivery.
• Maintaining a safe working environment and following health & safety and PPE requirements.
• Supporting continuous improvement and contributing to efficient warehouse processes.
• Inspecting incoming and outgoing goods for accuracy, quality and damage, and quarantining non-conforming items where required.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence – essential.
• Flexi/Pivot forklift licence preferred.
• Candidates with good Reach and/or Counterbalance experience will also be considered, with additional Flexi/Pivot training available for the right person.
• Strong spoken and written English communication skills.
• Good computer skills and ability to learn warehouse systems.
• Previous Goods In/Goods Out experience strongly preferred.
• Comfortable checking quantities, quality and condition of goods and identifying discrepancies or damage.
• Physically capable and happy carrying out manual lifting and stock movement throughout the working day.
• Good customer service skills, common sense and ability to use own initiative.
• Flexible, reliable and willing to help wherever needed.

Salary: up to £27,500 depending on experience.

Hours: 8-hour working day between 6:00am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, dependent on workload and with prior notice from the line manager. Typical hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am–5:00pm, with Friday as 7:00am–4:00pm.

Holiday: 20 days per annum plus bank holidays.

Start: Immediate start available

The successful candidate must be happy carrying out practical day-to-day warehouse duties as part of the team.

NA55656

We are recruiting for Production Operatives to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Shefford. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and is looking for a long-term, permanent position with opportunities to learn and develop. Previous production experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

Recruitment Day – Tuesday 27th October!

Our client is holding a Recruitment Day, with opportunities to meet the team, learn more about the role and potentially receive a job offer on the day to start in November 2026.  If you're looking for a permanent, hands-on role within a well-established manufacturing company, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating production machinery and equipment.
• Working with casts, hand tools and other production equipment.
• Assisting with casts changes and removing finished products.
• Checking finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Handling and moving materials and products safely.
• Cleaning machinery, casts and production areas.
• Following Health & Safety procedures.
• Working as part of a team to meet production targets.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in production, manufacturing or construction would be an advantage.
• Comfortable using hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual work.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, hardworking and willing to learn.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full valid driving licence.

Benefits

• Permanent employment
• Annual company performance bonus
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced company pension contributions
• Training and career progression opportunities
• Free on-site parking and EV charging
• Discounted gym memberships and retail discounts

Hours: Monday to Friday; 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Rotating 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm; 30 min unpaid break
25 days holiday pa + bank holidays

£26,312.00 pa increasing to £26,768.00 pa after probation period (3 months).

Ref:  NA55557

Our client is looking for Process Operatives on a 4 on 4 off shift 06:00 - 18:00. The core focus of this role is to work a part of a team responsible for the blending and baking of raw materials, to safety and quality standards. All employees are expected to demonstrate safety 1st behaviour by keeping self and others safe.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure all Health & Safety documentation and policies are followed and completed
• Control OEE, wastage and plant efficiency
• Handling and preparation of raw materials used in the manufacture of food products
• Ensure all quality, quality documentation and hygiene procedures are followed, and identify potential improvement areas
• Maintain excellent standards of product quality by consistently checking all raw materials and finished product are to the required standards whilst at the same time ensuring that waste is kept to a minimum
• Use the systems in place to accurately control and co-ordinate raw materials, packaging, consumables and finished goods
• Proactively engage in training, proactively seek training and support to develop and improve skills level
• Consistently follow Company behaviours: be down to earth with an adult approach, have an owner lead mentality, be proud of our business, brands and people

Workplace Factors

• Manual handling required (up to 12kg)
• Working at heights
• Working in an environment with nuts/dust/allergens etc

Benefits

Annual incentive scheme – chance to earn up to 5% of annual salary each year.

Pension Scheme – automatically admitted to scheme, matched contributions up to 10%

Discounted staff sales

Time off at Christmas

Free parking on site

Employee portal for exclusive access to discounts and rewards with over 900 retailers

Enhanced family leave policy – 24 weeks full pay for maternity leave, 4 weeks full pay for paternity leave (subject to meeting qualifying period)

Employer funded health cash plan

Buy holiday scheme

Salary Finance – access to affordable loans repaid through salary, advances on earned pay

Hours are 4 on 4 off days (06.00-18.00)

KJ55673