Key Production Operative - Technical
Morrisons
Estimated pay: £10.92-12.61 per hour
Knaresborough
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About Morrisons
Morrisons is a supermarket chain in the UK.
Job description from Morrisons
Our manufacturing sites are fast paced and high volume, and you’ll conduct crucial machine set ups and calibrations to achieve optimum performance. You’ll provide ongoing monitoring of machinery and will build product knowledge enabling you to drive key decisions in line setup, as well as the continuous review of data and performance of automation processes to drive a proactive approach to continual improvement.
In return for your hard work we will offer you:
- Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays) and a guaranteed day off that's important to you - whether that be a birthday, religious holiday or a special occasion
- 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores available from the day you join us
- Additional 10% discount card for a Friend or Family member
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Subsidised staff canteen
- Competitive pension and life assurance
- Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP
- Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
- Optional Payroll charity donations
- A range of family friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave
About You
You’ll be the kind of person who:
- Has previous experience of working in a production environment with machinery
- Can demonstrate a keen understanding and passion for business improvement and mechanical/electrical maintenance
- Strong root cause analysis and understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
- Uses problem solving skills to recognise trends and make long term fixes/suggestions to improve efficiency and product quality
- Has strong communication skills both written and verbal
What happens next?
Click apply today to join our team - it only takes a couple of minutes, we’ll contact you soon, so please check your emails and phone regularly!
At Morrisons, we want to make sure our recruitment process is fair and accessible to all. If you require any support with completing your online application, please contact us at resourcing@morrisonsplc.co.uk. Alternatively if you need adjustments at interview stage, if you're invited for interview you'll be given a local contact who can support you with this.
About Us
You’ll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets.
At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We’re British farming’s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we’re passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more.
We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we’re especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.
Job insights from Breakroom
Factory production operatives
Factory production operatives manufacture goods and parts in industries like pharmaceuticals, food and drink, construction and engineering
What you’ll do as a factory production operatives:
- Take delivery of goods and raw materials
- Make, manufacture and wrap goods
- Check for damaged or missing items
- Make sure stock is stored correctly and safely
- Load goods ready for dispatch
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Heavy lifting
- Night work
- Cleaning
- Physical activities
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What employees say
Pay
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Okay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Morrisons pay production operatives enough to live on?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
39% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and August 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Needs improving
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do Morrisons pay production operatives market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
81% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and August 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do production operatives at Morrisons get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
100% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and August 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Morrisons pay production operatives sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
89% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Good
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do production operatives at Morrisons do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
80% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and August 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do production operatives at Morrisons worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
89% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and August 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Okay
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do production operatives at Morrisons get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
47% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and August 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Okay
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for production operatives at Morrisons to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
Okay
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for production operatives to book a holiday at Morrisons?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
50% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and August 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Good
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Morrisons managers change production operatives shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
95% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and August 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
Okay
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for production operatives to take sick leave at Morrisons?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
53% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and August 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do production operatives at Morrisons feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Okay
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do production operatives at Morrisons get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
38% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and August 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for production operatives to work at Morrisons?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
70% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and August 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Okay
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do production operatives at Morrisons enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
63% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and August 2025.
Okay
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Only some people recommend their team
Do production operatives at Morrisons recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and August 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
Okay
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Only some people get enough training
Do production operatives get enough training when they start at Morrisons?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
61% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and August 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Okay
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Only some people get support to progress
Are production operatives given support to progress at Morrisons?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 56% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and August 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do production operatives think Morrisons head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
79% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and August 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Okay
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do production operatives feel well informed about how Morrisons is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and August 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Morrisons employees say about their job
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Best thing
The people I work with
Worst thing
A lack of staff to get the job done to a higher standard.
Employee at Morrisons, October 2025
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Best thing
Not much
Worst thing
Head office out of touch. Skeleton crew. Some coworkers are hard to deal with. No repercussions for management favourites.
Team leader at Morrisons, September 2025
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