Production Operative - Prime Placers Ltd : Job Details

Production Operative (Blending Experience Required)

Location: Woolwich, SE18 (Great transport links free on-site parking)

Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

£33,000 per annum

Full-Time | Permanent | Excellent Benefits

Are you a detail-focused production professional with hands-on blending experience? Do you have a solid understanding of quality standards and compliance in food or essential oil manufacturing?

We’re recruiting for a Production Operative on behalf of a global leader in the production and distribution of essential oils for food use. Based near Woolwich, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business valued at over £30 million, supplying their high-quality blends worldwide.

Location & Perks:

• Based near Woolwich / Plumstead (SE18)
• Accessible by public transport (train, DLR, and bus links)
• Free on-site parking available
• No weekend work – Monday to Friday only
• Excellent benefits package and long-term career prospects in a well-established, growing business

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Accurately blend essential oils for food production according to precise formulations
• Follow strict batch mixing instructions using calculations and measurements
• Maintain records to ensure full traceability and compliance
• Operate production and blending equipment safely and efficiently
• Adhere to GDP, ISO, and Health & Safety standards at all times
• Work independently to meet production targets with minimal supervision
• Assist in quality control checks and ensure clean, compliant production areas

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in blending – ideally with essential oils, flavourings, or in food processing
• Strong numeracy – confident calculating measurements and ratios for mixing
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English – Grade B / Level 6 or higher
• Knowledge of GDP (Good Distribution Practice), Compliance, Health & Safety, and ISO standards
• Comfortable working in a clean, regulated production environment
• Reliable, focused, and quality-conscious with great attention to detail

Ideal Candidate:

You're someone who takes pride in doing things precisely and professionally. Whether blending to formula, ensuring quality control, or maintaining safety standards, you’re thorough, dependable, and team-minded. Previous experience in food production, essential oils, pharmaceuticals, or FMCG would make you an ideal fit.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV directly. If your application matches the requirements, we will get back to you within 1-2 days

Prime Placers Ltd is an equal opportunities recruiter. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and industries with transferable skills.