World Class Operator

Clearly Drinks; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is expanding its team and seeks dedicated operators for its World Class Operator programme. This exciting opportunity focuses on developing individuals into world-class professionals within two years. The role involves operating machinery, driving performance improvements, and leading initiatives to enhance quality and safety standards. Candidates will embody the company's values and contribute to a collaborative environment. With competitive benefits and opportunities for growth, this position is perfect for those eager to advance their careers in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Life insurance

Health insurance

Company events

Pension scheme

Discount on company products

Employee of the Month/Year scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cycle-to-work scheme

24 days of annual leave plus your birthday off

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Drive to improve performance continuously.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and maintain performance standards.
• Lead improvement activities and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Act as liaison with leadership regarding team performance.

Skills

Effective collaboration

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Desire for continuous improvement

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

We are expanding our team and are therefore looking for a number of operators to join our World Class Operator programme. The WCO programme is focused on developing individuals through their careers in production to become world class within two years (or sooner, depending on current skills and experience). The roles are shift-based and permanent.

The main responsibilities include operating machinery, driving activity to improve and maintain performance standards, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will fulfill a ‘non-core role’ to integrate functional and operational requirements and serve as a role model to others. Our world-class operators are accountable for the optimal performance of their designated area, with the goal of producing quality soft drinks safely, within costs, and delivering customer satisfaction in line with legal and company guidelines.

Some of the duties involved are:

1. Comply with company and legal requirements, including health and safety, food safety, etc.
2. Ensure housekeeping and hygiene standards are met.
3. Be accountable for the day-to-day performance of your area.
4. Contribute to factory targets as an individual and as a team.
5. Lead improvement activities.
6. Undertake basic maintenance tasks.
7. Organize team activities to support target achievement and provide feedback on objectives and progress.
8. Act as the primary liaison with the leadership team regarding team performance and KPI progression.
9. Support and guide the development of others as needed.

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and attributes:

1. Effective collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work as part of a team.
2. Desire and ability to progress to Certificate level development opportunities (e.g., NVQ 3 or equivalent).
3. Self-motivation with a drive to improve performance continuously.
4. Willingness to embody our company values.

This role reports to the Shift Manager.

While we do not disclose salary details publicly, our offerings are competitive. Our benefits include:

• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Company events
• Pension scheme
• Discount on company products
• Employee of the Month/Year scheme
• Enhanced sick pay and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bereavement policy
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Long service awards
• Volunteering leave
• Bonus scheme
• 24 days of annual leave plus your birthday off

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