Key Production Operative - Maintenance

Location: Flaxby (HG5 0RP)

Position Type: Permanent | Hourly Paid (Manufacturing)

Hours: 37.5 Hours per week

Shifts: Monday – Friday (with occasional weekend working)

Salary: Competitive, plus excellent benefits

Job Reference: 158807

Closing Date: 03 August 2026

About the Role

As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are thrilled to connect skilled candidates with an exciting opportunity at the Myton Food Group (part of Morrisons)—the UK's premier food manufacturing network with a proud legacy in British farming.

We are looking for a dedicated Key Production Operative - Maintenance to join the team in Flaxby. In this role, you will provide vital support to multi-skilled engineers by preparing and executing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks. You will also take on a variety of hands-on trade responsibilities, including joinery, painting, plumbing, and general mechanical work across the site.

By adopting a proactive approach, you will help identify maintenance requirements early, drive high standards of asset performance, and ensure a robust, safe system of work with completed risk assessments.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings a practical, safety-first mindset to the manufacturing floor. Ideal candidates will have:

Engineering-related experience from a comparable manufacturing or operational role.
A working knowledge of safe working practices and risk assessments.
A trade qualification demonstrating competence in basic mechanical, plumbing, or fabric work.
Strong time management and communication skills.
The ability to strictly comply with site policies, including Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.

(Note: Applicants must be over the school-leaving age, and certain roles may feature specific age restrictions based on health and safety guidelines.)

Rewards & Benefits

When you secure this role through our agency, you'll gain access to Myton Food Group’s comprehensive reward package:

6 weeks holiday (including bank holidays) plus a guaranteed day off for something important to you—whether that's a birthday, religious holiday, or special occasion.
15% Staff Discount in Morrisons supermarkets and convenience stores from day one.
Additional 10% Discount Card for a friend or family member.
Career Progression: Fantastic training, growth, and development opportunities.
Healthcare & Wellbeing: Access to Aviva Digital GP, Vita Health support, and healthcare cash plans.
Financial Security: Competitive pension scheme and life assurance.
Family-Friendly Policies: Up to 26 weeks of maternity and adoption leave, alongside neonatal and fertility leave.
Extra Perks: Subsidised staff canteen, Morrisons MyPerks (discounts on high-street shopping, cinemas, and gyms), and optional payroll charity donations.

Our Recruitment Support Process

As your supportive bridge staffing agency, we make the hiring journey transparent and straightforward:

Quick Application: Submit your details and CV seamlessly online.
Let's Find Out More: Our resourcing partners will get in touch to discuss your experience, motivation, and answer any questions.
Interview Phase: Attend a friendly face-to-face or virtual interview assessing your alignment with core values like Teamwork and Working Freely in a Framework.
Offer & Onboarding: Secure your placement with full support from our agency every step of the way!