Day Operator

Pioneer Selection; Tranent; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading international malt supplier as a Day Operator, overseeing essential production operations in a dynamic environment. Your role will involve managing malt production processes, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and working closely with engineering teams. With a focus on growth and innovation, this position offers excellent long-term opportunities alongside competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company vehicle

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial manufacturing as a machine operator.
• Familiarity with safety and quality procedures.
• Ability to operate machinery and manage logistics.

Responsibilities

• Manage steeping, germination, and kilning processes at the maltings.
• Oversee grain movements and pesticide dosing compliance.
• Assist in production of malt residual pellets and dispatch logistics.

Skills

Machine operation

Safety compliance

Production monitoring

Logistics management

Tools

Forklifts

Scissor lifts

Job description

Day Operator – Join an Industry-Leading Production Team

Location: Pencaitland, Tranent
Salary: £29,000 - £29,500 + overtime and 1k in Cover bonus
Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, bonus, company vehicle

Are you ready to join a reputable production environment with a global reach? We are looking for a Day Operator to oversee essential operations in a dynamic and fast-paced production setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a company with a proud history in the industry and a future focused on growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

Maltings and Silo Operations: Manage steeping, germination, and kilning processes. Monitor and adjust parameters to meet quality standards.

Silo Management: Oversee grain movements, sample and manage pesticide dosing, and ensure all records comply with safety and quality procedures.

Production Monitoring: Assist in the production of malt residual pellets, barley screenings, and collaborate with site management to troubleshoot any issues.

Operations & Maintenance: Work with engineering teams on machine maintenance and perform basic operational tasks. Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Harvest & Waste Management: Operate machinery including forklifts, scissor lifts, and effluent plants. Conduct harvesting operations and maintain cleanliness across the site.

Dispatch & Logistics: Manage product dispatch, prepare export containers, and liaise with commercial teams for product collection.

About You:

Experience in Industrial Environments: Previous exposure manufacutirng in a machine operator role

Why Join Us?

Industry Leadership: You’ll be part of an international malt supplier with operations across the globe, supplying high-quality malts to the brewing, distilling, and food industries.

Long-Term Opportunity: With a rich history, we’re focused on the future and offer opportunities for growth within the company.

Shifts and Flexibility: Work a 42-hour week with opportunities for overtime.

If you have a passion for production and want to be part of a thriving, innovative team, we want to hear from you!

£30k - 35k per year + 5K in Shift Allowance

First Floor - Unit 5, Hertsmere Industrial Park, Chester Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1LT