Job Description
Job Title:  Production Operative
Company:  Ryvita
Requisition ID:  4016
Job Location:  Poole
Posting Start Date:  19/08/2026
Posting End Date:  02/09/2026
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent
Job Category:  Manufacturing
Job Description: 

Overview of role

We are on the lookout for a Production Operative to join our friendly team at Poole. 
 
At Ryvita, we’re all about living well and eating well, with a little room for ish. We’re on an exciting journey to strengthen our products and our team, creating the perfect balance between tradition and innovation. Whether you’re topping, dipping, or snacking, we believe in making life a little more fun, a little more delicious, and a lot more enjoyable. We’re passionate about building a future where everyone can thrive—both in the workplace and through the products we create. Join us as we grow, innovate, and bring more ish to everything we do!
 
The role is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our cereals team at Ryvita, on permanent and full time basis, on a 2 week rotating shift pattern. 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
14:00 - 22:00 14:00 - 22:00 14:00 - 22:00 14:00 - 22:00 13:00 - 20:00
06:00 - 14:00 06:00 - 14:00 06:00 - 14:00 06:00 - 14:00 06:00 - 13:00

 

Key Accountabilities

· Responsible for adhering to safe systems of work processes and acting in a safe manner to protect the health and safety of yourself and others at all times.  
· Ensure our products meet food safety (HACCP), legal and customer requirements as well as maintaining external standards eg BRC, IFS, Femas. 
· Participate in training when needed & buddy train if required 
· Ensure all SOPs are followed correctly at all times  
· Report any conflict or neglect and any production issues to the line leader or supervisor  
· Work as an effective team member, with a positive attitude to solving problems  
· Conduct production tasks including:  
    · Stacking  
    · Assist with machinery size changes and clean downs  
    · Assist general running of machinery  
    · Manual packing  
    · Process line product inspection  
    · Decant product onto process line  
    · Picking 
    · Blending  
    · Pallet Wrapping 

The Right Person

 
If you share our values... 
 
Integrity, Passion for Results, Superior Quality, Initiative, Recognition & Teamwork 
 
And you have the following skills and experiences.... 
 
· Able to make sound and timely decisions
· Team player 
· Strong communication skills
· Be a role model for health and safety and food safety 
 
     
We can offer.... 
 
· Bonus Scheme – 5% Team Bonus  
· Pension Scheme – up to 10% employer contributions
· Buy holiday scheme    
· Discounted products 
· Health Cash Plan 
· Career opportunities - ABF group employs 128,000 employees worldwide. 
· Discounts on over 900 retailers on our discount platform  
· Generous family leave policy  
· Leadership development  
· Group Cycle to work scheme 
· Free Parking 
 
At Ryvita, we believe in inspiring better wellbeing, both at work and beyond. We’re committed to creating a positive, inclusive environment where diversity thrives, opportunities are fair, and everyone has the freedom to be themselves. Whether you’re at your best when you’re brainstorming ideas, collaborating with colleagues, or bringing fresh perspectives, we want you to feel like you truly belong. Here, we celebrate what makes each of us unique, and together, we make Ryvita a place where everyone can grow, contribute, and thrive.
 
We want to ensure the recruitment process works for everyone. If you require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please email peopleteam@ryvita.com to discuss these adjustments. 
 
Apply now and let's see what we can do together! 
 
Learn more at www.ryvita.com or follow us on LinkedIn for vacancies.