Production Operative

As demand for our incredible cider increases, we are now looking for a Production Operative to join our team at Sandford, on a full-time permanent basis. You will be fundamental within our team to help process and package one of the most famous ciders in the country. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone who would like to work in a hands‑on environment and build their career with such a successful company.

This role will involve varying shift patterns so flexibility is a must.

Established in 1904 by William John Thatcher, we have grown into one of the top cider‑making businesses in the world. Now in our fifth generation of family cider makers, we’re exceptionally proud of our Somerset roots. We’ve experienced tremendous growth through industry‑leading levels of investment in our marketing, people development, innovative technology and world‑class cider making facilities.

As a Production operative, your day‑to‑day job will involve working across our packaging lines, using state‑of‑the‑art machinery and technology. You will form part of a close‑knit team responsible for operating and maintaining our world‑class machinery, whilst also taking responsibility for hygiene requirements, quality control and health and safety.

The production team is ever evolving, which means there is plenty of opportunity for progression. We will ensure you become an expert in your field and will give you all the training and support you need. Therefore, experience is not necessary!

The Thatchers team is action‑oriented, adaptable, flexible and resourceful with high levels of resilience to compete in an exciting yet competitive marketplace. We work hard, and together we achieve great things. We have a desire to learn, a thirst for knowledge and a passion for quality cider that customers enjoy across the world.

At Thatchers we don’t always look for experience, it’s about showing the right work mentality. This is because we train you to become the best in your role – we strive upon developing people within and helping others flourish in areas they didn’t know they were good at. Every person counts towards the success of our one common goal – making the best cider in the world!

Find out more about the family who have perfected the craft of cider making, over four generations.