Line Operator

Cereal Partners Worldwide (Nestlé & General Mills); Wirral; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

Job summary

Sincereal UK in Bromborough is seeking a Line Operator to maintain high manufacturing, hygiene and housekeeping standards across the production facility. The role involves operating equipment, performing quality checks and supporting changeovers under supervision.

Offered salary starts at £25,114.96 with progression to £26,577.22 after probation, and a discretionary annual bonus potential alongside a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Ability to work safely and follow procedures.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong teamwork and communication in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Support factory manufacturing activities to meet business needs.
• Operate machinery within training and competency.
• Carry out product quality checks and hygiene tasks.
• Assist with material handling and movement of products.
• Support line changeovers and packing/hygiene duties.
• Maintain housekeeping and ensure GMP compliance.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Record keeping

Communication skills

Job description

Location: Bromborough

Salary: £25,114.96 raising to £26,577.22 after probation period.

Employer: Sincereal UK

Location: Bromborough

Salary: £25,114.96 raising to £26,577.22 after probation period.

Working pattern:

Monday to Friday Day shifts – 38 hours per week

Some Of Our Other Fantastic Benefits

• Potential, discretionary annual bonus
• pension scheme

All Applicants must be over 18

Scope

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

• Support factory manufacturing activity as required to meet business needs.
• Operate production equipment within training and competency requirements.
• Carry out product quality checks in accordance with documented procedures.
• Assist with material handling and movement of products throughout the production process.
• Support production changeovers and line preparation activities.
• Assist with rework and returns. Stripping down, pallets, cases and cartons.
• Performing remedial activities such as re-labelling
• Assist with co-packing activities, including packing, labelling, palletising, and product handling.
• Work flexibly across designated production areas as directed by the Shift Manager.

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.

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.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards at all times.

Essential

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work safely and follow procedures.
• 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.

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
• Supply Chain Team
• Shift Management Team

Working Conditions

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.