Trainee Process Operative

Job Summary

Location:

Tewkesbury. Working time: 37.5 hours per week (Sunday‑Saturday rota). Pay: £14.12 per hour. This is a temporary role with the possibility of permanent employment.

• Safe intake, handling, and processing of bulk dairy products.
• Operate and monitor processing equipment and CIP systems.
• Manage silo movements and support pasteurisation processes.
• Load and unload tankers safely and hygienically.
• Maintain strict hygiene, HACCP, COSHH, and health & safety standards.
• Complete production records and support KPI delivery.
• Work across indoor production areas and outdoor tanker bays.

Five shifts per week:

• Early: 05:00‑13:00
• Mid: 09:00‑17:00
• Late: 13:00‑finish
• Sundays: 06:00‑finish (10–11 hours typical)

• Structured pathway from Trainee Process Operative to Process Technician.
• Level 2 Food Safety & HACCP training provided.
• Ongoing technical development opportunities.

• Experience in production, manufacturing, food processing, or machine operation.
• Strong attention to detail and methodical approach.
• Proactive, reliable, and team‑focused.
• Willingness to complete food safety training.

• £14.12 per hour.
• Temporary role with potential for permanent contract.
• 30 days holiday (increasing with service).
• Pension scheme.
• Health cashback scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Refer‑a‑friend incentive.

Ideal for a Process Operative seeking long‑term progression within a structured, technical production environment.