Fermentation Operator

Just Temps; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay on each hour worked

Pension after a qualifying period

Access to employee rewards with 1,400+

Job summary

Just Temps is recruiting a Fermentation Day Operator for a 12-month contract near Ipswich, Suffolk. The role is full-time at 5.45am–2.15pm with shift rotations planned and a starting rate of £16.25 per hour.

You will manage fermentation batches, upstream processes, and liaise with tanker drivers while maintaining detailed records. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and have at least 2 years in manufacturing, ideally in food and beverage, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• At least 2 years of proven manufacturing experience, preferably in food & beverage.
• Solid understanding of fermentation and yeast manufacturing technology.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fermentation batches and maintain fermentation and culture trains.
• Manage cream loading and provide operational support in upstream activities.
• Interact with tanker drivers and ensure processes are completed on time.
• Maintain detailed records.

Skills

Fermentation knowledge

Safety awareness

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Fermentation Operator - We're currently recruiting for a Fermentation Operator to join our client based on the outskirts of Ipswich, Suffolk on a 12-month contract initially.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within manufacturing. The role will initially be a temporary position for up to 12 months and for the right candidate the possibility to go permanent!

Why work with Just Temps

We have over 40 years of experience supporting businesses with temporary and temp-to-perm roles. Over the last 12 months, we have placed over 200 candidates into permanent positions!

We offer fantastic benefits and these include:

• Holiday pay on each hour worked
• Pension after a qualifying period
• Access to employee rewards with 1,400 offers, including retail discounts, cashback, phone savings, discounted fitness membership + more!

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Fermentation Day Operator to take control of delegated operational tasks in fermentation and related upstream processes. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that fermentation and culture trains are maintained to the highest standard, managing cream loading, and providing operational support in upstream activities. Your tasks will involve a hands-on approach, from preparing fermentation batches to interacting with tanker drivers, ensuring all processes are completed on time, and maintaining detailed records. This is a temporary role for up to 12 months and could go permanent. This is a full-time role, initially will be Monday - Friday 05.45am - 2.15pm. The role will be move to a full shift rota (2 days, 2 nights, 6 off and 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off during 2 x 18-day break cover). The starting pay rate is £16.25 per hour.

Requirements

We are looking for someone with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or a related field, coupled with at least 2 years of proven experience in manufacturing, ideally within the food and beverage industry. You'll need a solid understanding of fermentation and yeast manufacturing and technology, as well as a commitment to continuous improvement and safety standards.

Keywords: Fermentation, Operator, Upstream Operator, Fermentation Operator, Manufacturing