Maltings Production Operator

Muntons Plc; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Muntons Plc in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, seeks a Malting Shift Operator to join our production team. This hands-on role operates and monitors malting plant equipment, ensuring safe, efficient production and high quality standards.

You will work with production, engineering and quality teams, maintain hygiene, support continuous improvement and ensure audit readiness across shifts, including nights.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and housekeeping.
• Flexible and dependable with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate production plant and equipment across the malting process.
• Ensure production activities are completed in line with schedules and quality requirements.
• Use SCADA to monitor plant performance and respond to issues.
• Complete accurate production records and controlled documentation.
• Carry out routine inspections, checks, cleaning, and housekeeping.
• Support autonomous maintenance activities and report equipment issues promptly.
• Ensure high standards of food, feed, environmental, and health & safety compliance.
• Work closely with colleagues across production, engineering, quality, logistics, and other departments.
• Conduct effective shift handovers and communicate operational issues clearly.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing downtime and improving efficiency.
• Provide cover and flexibility across shifts when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Procedures & records

Problem-solving

Team communication

Hygiene & safety

Flexibility & dependability

Job description

Location: Bridlington, East Yorkshire
Hours: Average of 42 hours per week. 12 hour pattern covering 24/7 production including nights

Join Our Production Team

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Malting Shift Operator to join our team. This is a hands-on role at the heart of our malting operation, where you will help ensure production runs safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Working as part of a close-knit team, you will operate and monitor plant equipment throughout the malting process, maintain excellent hygiene standards, support continuous improvement activities, and help ensure the site remains audit-ready at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate production plant and equipment across the malting process.

• Ensure production activities are completed in line with schedules and quality requirements.

• Use control systems (SCADA) to monitor plant performance and respond to any issues.

• Complete accurate production records and controlled documentation.

• Carry out routine inspections, checks, cleaning, and housekeeping activities.

• Support autonomous maintenance activities and report equipment issues promptly.

• Ensure high standards of food, feed, environmental, and health & safety compliance.

• Work closely with colleagues across production, engineering, quality, logistics, and other departments.

• Conduct effective shift handovers and communicate operational issues clearly.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing downtime, improving efficiency, and maintaining excellent site standards.

• Provide cover and flexibility across shifts when required.

What We're Looking For

• Experience within a manufacturing, production, processing, or agricultural environment is desirable.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and housekeeping.

• Flexible and dependable with a positive attitude.

What Success Looks Like

As a Malting Shift Operator, you will take pride in ensuring production runs smoothly, equipment is operating effectively, hygiene standards remain high, and safety is always at the forefront of everything you do. You will be a trusted team member who takes ownership, communicates effectively, and contributes to the overall success of the site.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a skilled and supportive production team.

• Work in a role with real responsibility and variety.

• Opportunity to develop your technical skills and knowledge.

• Contribute to the production of high-quality malt within a business that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement.