Factory Operator

Britvic; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage manufacturer in Leeds is seeking a dynamic Factory Operator to efficiently operate machinery and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have prior manufacturing experience and be skilled in team facilitation, communication, and operate according to company policies. Competitive benefits including private medical options and a company bonus scheme are offered.

Benefits

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday

Access to a range of high street discounts

Qualifications

• Direct manufacturing operational experience in a fast-paced, consumer goods environment.
• Previous skills in TPM and improvement principles while operating machinery.
• Sound knowledge of manufacturing processes and HSE processes.

Responsibilities

• Comply with company policies and regulations for health and safety.
• Take accountability for the day-to-day performance of your area.
• Contribute to meeting factory targets for quality and efficiency.

Skills

Direct manufacturing operational experience

Excellent communication skills

Team support and facilitation skills

Working knowledge of SAP

Understanding of continuous improvement activities

Education

Relevant NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Basic Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Overview

At Carlsberg Britvic, we are seeking a dynamic and committed Factory Operator to join our team in the Food & Beverages industry. In this role, you will operate machinery efficiently and safely, driving continuous improvement activities to maintain and enhance performance standards. As a Non-Core Champion, you will integrate functional requirements with operations, serving as a role model for others.

Responsibilities

• Comply with company policies and statutory regulations for health and safety
• Take accountability for the day-to-day performance of your area of operation
• Contribute to meeting factory targets for OE, SKU adherence, waste minimization, quality, health and safety, and overhead cost control
• Ensure housekeeping and hygiene standards are consistently maintained across the site
• Exemplify a positive attitude, contribution, and teamwork within your team
• Operate equipment according to best practices, following health and safety rules, regulations, and Britvic policies and procedures
• Lead continuous improvement activities and take responsibility for team performance and involvement
• Undertake basic maintenance tasks to drive efficiency during product and size changeovers within your designated team
• Direct manufacturing operational experience in a fast-paced, consumer goods environment
• Previous skills in the theory and application of TPM and improvement principles while operating machinery
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Excellent communication, team support, and facilitation skills
• Sound knowledge of manufacturing processes, HSE processes, and their application
• Understanding of continuous improvement activities
• Working knowledge and application of first-line engineering/lubrication procedures, Relevant NVQ level 2 or equivalent
• Basic Hygiene Certificate
• ISO HACCP Systems
• Manual Handling Instructor
• RIPPH Intermediate Hygiene (H & H)

Qualifications

• Direct manufacturing operational experience in a fast-paced, consumer goods environment
• Previous skills in TPM and improvement principles while operating machinery
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Excellent communication, team support, and facilitation skills
• Sound knowledge of manufacturing processes, HSE processes, and their application
• Understanding of continuous improvement activities
• Working knowledge and application of first-line engineering/lubrication procedures, Relevant NVQ level 2 or equivalent
• Basic Hygiene Certificate
• ISO HACCP Systems
• Manual Handling Instructor
• RIPPH Intermediate Hygiene (H & H)

Benefits

• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday (incl bank holidays)
• Access to a range of high street discounts