Line Operator

Nestle; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Sincereal Group is seeking a Line Operator for its UK production facility in Ellesmere Port. The role focuses on maintaining high standards of manufacturing hygiene and housekeeping, under guidance from the Manufacturing and Shift Managers.

You will contribute to safe, efficient and compliant production operations. Responsibilities include cleaning, sanitation, record-keeping, and reporting issues to management, while supporting environmental and waste management activities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment (Desirable).
• Understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) requirements (Desirable).
• Good communication and teamwork skills (Required).
• Flexible and responsive to changing operational priorities (Required).

Responsibilities

• Ensure highest standards of manufacturing, hygiene and housekeeping across the production facility.
• Carry out end-of-production cleaning and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain records accurately and support safety and quality procedures.
• Report hazards, near misses and incidents to Shift Manager.
• Support environmental and waste management activities within the production area.

Job description

The Line Operator role is to ensure the highest standards of manufacturing, hygiene and housekeeping are maintained throughout the production facility. The role includes manufacturing and hygiene activities as directed by the Manufacturing Manager and Shift Managers, helping to maintain safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations. Sincereal Group is a dynamic and growing company providing private label offers to customers in Europe. With locations in UK and France, our factories complement each other enabling us to provide a wide range of products to our customers. Born from a transition from Cereal Partners Worldwide we stand on strong foundations whilst looking ahead with fresh energy and a renewed sense of purpose. We believe in the value of local grains, responsible production and the simple joy of creating food that people trust. Produced with care, integrity and a deep respect for the land and communities around us. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a new independent company that is a major, sustainable and competitive player in the growing cereal private label market Role Purpose Manufacturing Duties

Health, Safety & Quality

• Follow all Health & Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and Environmental procedures.
• Wear and maintain required PPE at all times.
• Contribute to a positive safety culture by reporting hazards, near misses, and incidents.
• Ensure compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards.
• Maintain food safety and product quality standards in all activities.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards at all times.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to work and shift requirements.
• Ability to complete records accurately.
• Good communication skills.

Hygiene Duties

• Carry out end-of-production cleaning and sanitation procedures in accordance with site hygiene standards and cleaning schedules.
• Clean and sanitise production equipment, processing lines, work areas, and ancillary equipment.
• Complete hygiene documentation accurately and on time.
• Ensure all cleaning chemicals are used, stored, and handled safely in accordance with site procedures.
• Conduct pre-operational checks to confirm equipment and production areas meet hygiene standards before production start-up.
• Report any hygiene, food safety, quality, or equipment concerns to the Shift Manager.
• Support environmental and waste management activities within the production area.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Experience of industrial cleaning or hygiene operations.
• Understanding of food safety and GMP requirements.

Key Behaviours

• Takes ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to hygiene, food safety, and quality.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues across departments.
• Maintains high standards and attention to detail.
• Flexible and responsive to changing operational priorities.

Working Relationships

• Technical Operators
• Hygiene Team
• Quality Team
• Engineering Team
• This role operates in a food manufacturing environment with regular time on the factory floor and exposure to noise, dust (grain), moving machinery, temperature variation, and manual handling activities. Flexibility is required to support shift teams, critical incidents, shutdowns, trials, and business needs.

Equal Opportunities We work together as one team. Everyone is welcome here, and we treat each other with fairness, respect, and equality Right to work in the UK In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this role and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate therefore must be able to demonstrate their own right to work during the recruitment process without sponsorship.