Manufacturing Operative (6 month Fixed Term Contract)

Danone; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Flexible rewards & benefits

Job summary

Nutricia UK at the Liverpool manufacturing facility, one of Europe’s most advanced specialist nutrition sites, is seeking a Manufacturing Operative on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will run production equipment, ensure product quality, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Starting salary is £29,374.80 with 33% shift allowance, and a 42 hour week across 12-hour rotating shifts (7am–7pm / 7pm–7am).

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (FMCG/food/pharma).
• Solid understanding of GMP, HACCP and 5S.
• Flexible, self-motivated team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment safely and efficiently under safety policies.
• Identify hazards, implement controls and participate in risk assessments.
• Audit housekeeping/5S and ensure clean as you go.
• Operate under GMP/HACCP, follow QMS standards and record checks in MES.
• Maintain right first time quality and maximize output in area.
• Record inputs and maintain documentation to spec.
• Assist in driving KPI delivery and anticipate issues to protect customer service.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Problem solving

GMP knowledge

HACCP knowledge

5S knowledge

Tools

MES system

Job description

About The Job

We have a fantastic opportunity for aManufacturing Operative to join our team at theLiverpool plant on a 6-month fixed term contract.

In this hands-on role, you'll be at the heart of our production operations-running equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring product quality, and supporting continuous improvement. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, take pride in doing things right first time, and enjoy being part of a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.

What will I be doing day to day?

• Operation of production equipment in adherence to Company safety policy, rules and procedures, working within WISE (Working in a Safe Environment) framework, ensuring Safe Behaviour at all times
• Identify and report health or safety hazards & dangerous situations and put appropriate control measures in place, raising safety contacts where unsafe acts or practices are identified.
• Carry out risk assessment as appropriate
• Coordinate audits for good housekeeping/5S and complete follow-up actions / proactive approach to 'Clean as you go'
• Operation of production equipment, in compliance with GMP and HACCP guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure full adherence to quality procedures such as Critical Control Points, processes and standards in line with Quality Management System (QMS) & Danone Quality Food Standards
• To perform and record in-process checks to verify that all products produced meet product standards, maintain a clean workstation by employing a clean and you go mentality and maintain the highest standard of right first time.
• Responsible for maximizing production quality and output in their area
• Perform product visual quality checks
• Fully accountable for completion of documentation standards (inputs / scanning into MES system)
• Ensure the manufacture of product to specification at right time & cost ensuring Right First-Time approach
• Responsible for ensuring the maximized output is achieved in area.
• Responsible for driving direct and indirect KPI's
• Anticipate problems in order to avoid impact to customer service

We operate on a rotating 24/7 shift pattern with an average of 42 hours per week (12 hour shifts 7am-7pm/7pm-7am) on a 4-week rotational shift pattern. Starting salary is £29,374.80 + 33% shift allowance.

You will also be eligible for our award-winning flexible rewards and benefits package and excellent pension provision. You'll also get the support and guidance to personally develop and shape your career whilst contributing to the performance of the business.

About You

What do you need to be successful in this job?Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably FMCG, food or pharmaceutical, with a sound understanding of GMP, HACCP and 5S is essential.

The right person will be someone who wants to make a real impact in their job role and who enjoys taking the initiative, coming up with new ideas and driving forward improvements.

You'll be the type of person who is self-motivated and who frequently looks to go above and beyond what is required. Of course, you will also be a flexible team worker with good communication skills and be able to remain vigilant and think on your feet to spot and solve problems whilst on the job.

About Us

You’ll have a structured on-boarding and learning programme when you commence.

You’ll be joining Nutricia UK at our state-of-the-artLiverpool manufacturing facility, one of Europe’s most advanced specialist nutrition sites, dedicated to developing and producing medical nutrition for more than 100 years.

Part of Danone UK & Ireland, Nutricia is driven by a powerful purpose: pioneering nutritional solutions. Our Liverpool supply point is home to dedicated, passionate and skilled colleagues and at the centre of the facility is our unique protein-free manufacturing environment-a highly specialised capability that allows us to produce medical nutrition with exceptional quality.

From Liverpool, we proudly supply patients across the UK, Ireland andnearly 100countries worldwide, supporting healthcare systems-including the NHS-to improvethe lives of patients who rely on specialist nutrition every day.