Cover Team

JDR Recruitment; Leigh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

JDR Recruitment seeks a Cover Team member for a manufacturing Bottling Hall role in Leigh. You will support the Team Leader, cover absences, and operate machinery across the area to keep production safe, hygienic, and efficient.

A flexible, detail-oriented approach is essential. You will contribute to maintaining GMP, Food Safety, and continuous improvement, while coordinating with operatives and other team members.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Flexible to cover different areas across the Bottling Hall.
• Organised and conscientious with high attention to detail.
• Confident operating machinery and following procedures.
• Numerate and literate with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Leader with day-to-day production activities.
• Promote and maintain high standards of Health & Safety, GMP, Food Safety, CI.
• Support with ordering ingredients and packaging materials.
• Identify and communicate mechanical issues that may affect production performance.
• Record and monitor OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
• Take appropriate action to resolve production issues.
• Maintain clear and effective communication across the team.
• Help supervise and organise the team of Multi-Skilled Operators.
• Ensure all CCPs for the production line are understood and followed.

Skills

Team leadership

Production operations

Health & Safety

GMP

Food Safety

CI

OEE monitoring

CCP knowledge

Communication

Paperwork & calculations

Job description

Cover Team

Must have Right to Work in the UK

Our successful Manufacturer/Supplier Client are looking to expand their workforce due to high customer demands.

Sunday to Thursday, 22:00 - 06:00

As a member of the Cover Team, you will:

• Support and cover the Team Leader during day-to-day operations and periods of absence.
• Provide support to other team members within the Bottling Hall when required.
• Be flexible and able to operate all machinery within the area.
• Rotate across the area to ensure production is:
  • Safe
  • Hygienic
  • Efficient
  • Cost-effective
  • Completed to the required quality, specification and quantity.

Key Responsibilities

When providing cover, you will:

• Support the Team Leader with day-to-day production activities.
• Promote and maintain high standards of:
  • Health & Safety
  • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
  • Food Safety
  • Continuous Improvement (CI)
• Support with ordering ingredients and packaging materials.
• Identify and communicate mechanical issues that may affect production performance.
• Record and monitor OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
• Take appropriate action to resolve production issues.
• Maintain clear and effective communication across the team.
• Help supervise and organise the team of Multi-Skilled Operators.
• Ensure all relevant Critical Control Points (CCPs) for the production line are understood and followed.

The successful candidate will be:

• Flexible and willing to support different areas when required.
• Organised and conscientious, with strong attention to detail.
• Confident and competent in operating machinery.
• Able to work accurately and follow procedures.
• Comfortable completing paperwork and carrying out calculations.
• Numerate and literate, with a high level of accuracy.
• A good communicator who works well collaboratively with:
  • Operatives, Team Leaders, Other members of the production team
• Able to demonstrate a good understanding of Food Safety and CCP requirements.
• Confident in taking responsibility and helping to lead and organise others.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. JDR Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.