Production Operative

Refresco, the world’s largest independent soft drinks manufacturer is seeking Production Team Operatives for our Kegworth Site. You will play an important role in making sure some of the best‑known drink brands in the UK are manufactured to the right quality and delivered on time to our many customers. Refresco is always changing, always innovating, always growing, creating endless opportunities for you to develop and grow your career with us.

You do not need previous experience as full training will be provided. You will be part of a supportive team, led by the Production Area Manager, working with colleagues who will help you settle in, find your way around and show you the ropes. You will be based in our sachets phase.

• Operate standard machinery at a basic level – full training provided.
• Complete quality checks and record results, reporting any non‑conformances.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the site is audit‑ready at all times.
• Contribute to meeting team and company‑wide production targets, which make a real difference to our business and our customers.

You will be paid an hourly rate of £13.28, in addition to shift allowance, which as an annual salary is £32,026.59. Your shift pattern will be 3 on 3 off – Days and Nights – 12 Hour Shifts – 6‑6. In addition, you will have 2× your annual base salary life assurance, a good company pension scheme, a sports and social fund, free on‑site parking and access to our discounts and benefits platform, Cheers!,

where you can access discounts at well‑known retailers, and opt in to benefits such as Private Medical and Dental insurance, Cycle‑to‑Work schemes and vehicle purchasing.

We also offer our employees access to Grocery Aid, a support service offering financial, legal, wellbeing and practical advice and counselling to people working in the grocery industry, and Perkbox, offering our employees discounts to many well‑known brands.

• Be accurate in your daily tasks and duties, paying great attention to detail.
• Be open to learn new things as you can be involved in basic engineering and quality tasks.
• Be positive and energetic, and enjoy working in a team.
• Be confident enough to put forward new ideas and suggestions.
• Be comfortable working to targets.

Refresco is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to diversity and inclusion.