Manufacturing Operative

Bristows of Devon; Crediton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned confectionery manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing / Factory Operator for their Crediton site. The ideal candidate will engage in making and packing sweets while ensuring quality standards. Responsibilities include measuring ingredients and operating machinery. Full-time Monday to Friday hours are required, and reliability along with attention to detail is essential. Previous manufacturing experience is a plus, but training is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail is key and you are precise in your work.
• You consistently show up and get the job done well.
• You are thorough, organised, and can help others perform their best.

Responsibilities

• Measure and weigh ingredients.
• Operate equipment and machinery.
• Ensure machinery is cleaned to a high standard.
• Perform routine quality checks.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Clear communication

Job description

Join the sweetest team at Bristows of Devon part of The Great British Confectionery Group!

The Great British Confectionery Group brings together extraordinary chocolatiers, Montezuma's, and the traditional confectioners, Bristows of Devon. We have an opportunity for extraordinary people like you to help us make our extraordinary sweets!

A bit about us:

Bristows of Devon has a long history of making confectionery in the town of Crediton with its origins extending as far back as 1870’s. We make cut and wrapped toffee and fudge as well as bonbons and boiled sweets. We are the only company in the world that produces a dual coloured bonbon and the only UK supplier of toffee centred bonbons! Our delicious sweets are sold across wholesale and independent trade markets as well as being made for own label customers.

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing / Factory Operator to join our dedicated team at our Crediton site.

As part of our small Factory team (there's about 30 people on site at Crediton), you will play a crucial role in making, producing and packing our products.

It's a busy role and one where you'll be involved in all aspects of the manufacturing process, ensuring that every sweet meets our rigorous quality standards.

What you'll be doing:

• Measuring and weighing ingredients
• Operating equipment/machinery
• Ensure machinery is cleaned to a high standard
• Perform routine quality checks to maintain our high standards
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and maintain a clean, organised workspace
• Contribute to achieving team KPIs by working efficiently and collaboratively
• Adhere to Manual Handling practices as you will be dealing with heavy products and standing for long periods of time

What we are looking for:

• Reliability: You consistently show up , get the job done well and have a strong work ethic
• Accurate: Good attention to detail is key and you are precise in your work
• Methodical: You’re thorough and organised
• Team workers: You bring energy to the team and can help others around you to perform and be their best
• Clear communication: For adherence to safety protocols and working as part of our team
• Manufacturing experience: A plus but not essential; we’re happy to train you if you are the right person!

Shift Details:

Hours: Full time hours are Monday to Friday, 6.15am to 3pm.

Please note you must be able to get to our site in Crediton.

If you want to work in a fun, friendly, fast paced environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now with your CV and tell us about yourself, including your skills and experience!