General Production Operator

Norbev; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing local business in Ballymena is seeking General Operators to support production. The role includes various responsibilities related to safety, quality checks, and teamwork. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing and excellent communication skills. Benefits include a comprehensive package and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Matched pension contributions

30 days holiday allowance

Recognition awards for long service

Free on site car parking

Company funded health plan

Annual Family Fun Day

Free hot breakfast on Fridays

Christmas lunch and turkey for every employee

Qualifications

• 1 year experience within a manufacturing / food production environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties to the highest standard adhering to safety procedures.
• Contribute towards a positive team environment and adapt to changes.
• Communicate respectfully and maintain production continuity.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Maths

Job description

Overview

Are you on the lookout for a new role? Do you have a background in manufacturing or production and keen to grow your role in an exciting expanding local business? If so we want to hear from you.

Due to sustained and continued growth, we are currently seeking applications for General Operators within our plant located in Ballymena to support with our ever growing customer demands. The hours of work for these roles include 12 hour, dayshifts and nightshifts inclusive of weekend working.

2023/24 saw Norbev have its best financial year to date and we are on course for another strong performance this year. We recently received our accreditation from Investors In People and Ecovadis, displaying our commitment to our people and to sustainability. We also received an award for Right Place to Work 2023 in the Ballymena Business Awards, highly commended for 2024 for Right Place to Work and shortlisted for Sustainability and Skills Development.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including matched pension contributions, holiday allowance of 30 days increasing with length of service, recognition awards for long service, free on site car parking and a company funded cashback health plan through Westfield life assurance. We place a strong emphasis on training and development with tailored training plans for all employees. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program, discount on Axa insurance products, family friendly initiatives including our Annual Family Fun Day and for the foodies, a hot breakfast every Friday, succulent Christmas lunch every December and a turkey for every will have the chance to work at the front of a leading edge innovative company working with a number of key recognised customers.

What Will My Key Responsibilities Be?

• Perform duties to the highest standard adhering to standard operating procedures in a safe and efficient manner to maximise production and achieve targets.
• Contribute towards achieving and maintaining a positive team and working environment, working in a cooperative manner and providing support to work colleagues as needed and adapting to change in a positive and professional manner.
• Communicate in a respectful, professional and timely manner with Managers, work colleagues and wider team to maintain continuity of production and ensure a safe, efficient working environment for all.
• Promote accident prevention on your line by adhering to all safety guidelines and standards, ensuring that the correct PPE is always being worn and encourage active participation in all required training.
• Carry out quality checks in accordance with laid down procedures and ensure appropriate action is taken if required.
• Responsible for maintaining documentation associated with each given role including all traceability details.
• Ensure all product is within specification based on customer requirements.
• Housekeeping of work area to ensure highest standards of health and safety.
• Performance of safety, quality and prestart checks and reporting any damage or defects.
• Safe operation of equipment involved within the role i.e. forklift, shunter, machines.

Values and Leadership

Our Values are the principles and standards that guide the way we do business. They influence our organisational culture and drive how and why we do things. As a member of the team at Norbev, it is your responsibility to ensure that the Company Values are demonstrated in your behaviours allowing our business to grow and evolve without losing focus on what is important to it.

Nurture: We create an environment for success, take opportunities to be the best we can, and encourage each other to achieve our goals.

One: We work as one team in a positive manner, sharing knowledge and communicating with each other effectively and respectfully.

Responsible: We take ownership for our part in running our business. We take care of ourselves, each other, our equipment and our products, respect our environment and reduce waste.

Bold: We are resilient and embrace change. We are creative, courageous and flexible in our approach to problem solving.

Ethical: We do the right thing. We act with honesty, integrity and respect in everything we do and adhere to the standards expected of us.

Visionary: We are proactive in our drive for continuous improvement. We think strategically and plan for the future, guided by lean principles.

What Skills and Attributes Should I Have?

• 1 year experience within a manufacturing / food production environment
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

No unsolicited cvs from agencies please

Skills: Teamwork, Communication, Maths