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BrightworkPosted Closes in 28 days · 2 Nov 2026

Food Production Operative

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Location
UddingstonSouth Lanarkshire

About the role

We are currently recruiting Food Production Operators to join a busy and friendly manufacturing site in Uddingston. This is an ongoing temporary opportunity with long-term work available, offering job security, consistent hours, and the potential for permanent roles for the right candidates.

If you're looking for a role within a supportive team environment where you'll be valued and have the chance to develop your skills, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Food Production Operator, you'll play an important role in the manufacturing process, helping to ensure products are produced safely and efficiently while maintaining high quality standards.

Shift Pattern

This role operates on a weekly rotating shift pattern:

  • Early Shift: Monday to Friday, 06:00 - 14:30
  • Back Shift: Monday to Friday, 14:00 - 22:30

There may also be opportunities for overtime to boost your earnings.

What We're Looking For

  • Previous food manufacturing experience is desirable but not essential
  • Applicants with experience in other manufacturing or production environments are also encouraged to apply
  • A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
  • Reliable and committed individuals looking for ongoing work

What's In It For You?

  • Ongoing long-term work with consistent hours
  • Opportunity to be considered for a permanent position
  • Friendly, welcoming, and supportive team environment
  • Well-organised and relaxed workplace culture
  • Monday to Friday working pattern with weekends free
  • Overtime opportunities available

Important Information

  • The role involves regular manual handling, including lifting ingredient bags weighing up to 25kg.
  • Due to shift start and finish times and limited public transport options, access to your own transport is preferred.

If you're looking for stable, long-term work with a great team and the opportunity to secure a permanent position, apply today!

About Brightwork

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Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Key details

Contract type
Temporary
Industry
Manufacturing
Trade
Operator
Job role
Food Production Operative
Client
Brightwork
Posted
5 Oct 2026
Closes
2 Nov 2026
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