Miller Processing Technician

Premier Foods; Andover; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Andover is seeking a skilled Flour Mill Operator to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the flour mill. Responsibilities include maximizing throughput, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in milling operations and strong technical knowledge. This role offers a competitive salary and a full-time position with a 3-week rotating shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating milling equipment in a production environment.
• Methodical, responsible, and safety-conscious approach to work.
• Strong technical knowledge of milling processes and performance optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation of the flour mill.
• Maximising throughput and extraction rates in line with production KPIs.
• Routine mill maintenance to support food safety and quality.

Skills

Operating milling equipment

Technical knowledge of milling processes

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety-conscious approach

Job description

Overview

Date: 2 Oct 2025

Location: Andover, GB

Salary: Up to £49k depending on experience

Employment type: Full time, 3-week rotating, permanent

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation of the flour mill, including plant start-up and shutdown.
• Maximising throughput and extraction rates in line with production KPIs.
• Performing accurate flour and wheat quality checks to meet specifications.
• Routine mill maintenance to support food safety, quality and operational plans.
• Cleaning, checking, sampling, and accurate record-keeping of mill activity.
• Monitoring and managing wheat cleaning, conditioning and feed transfer.
• Supporting and liaising with the engineering team to maintain plant performance.
• Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety and Food Safety procedures at all times.
• Proactively identifying hazards and maintaining high housekeeping standards.
• Inspecting and monitoring Critical Control Points (CCPs).
• Taking responsibility for environmental impact, and reducing waste where possible.
• Upholding the company’s values and standards through teamwork and communication.

Key attributes

• Proven experience operating milling equipment in a production environment.
• A methodical, responsible and safety-conscious approach to work.
• Strong technical knowledge of milling processes and performance optimisation.
• Commitment to quality, hygiene and continuous improvement.
• Ability to follow procedures precisely and keep accurate records.
• Deliver effective communication and good teamworking skills.
• Physically fit, reliable and able to work flexibly with production demands.
• Willingness to learn and develop as part of a progressive team.
• Looking for stable and long-term employment.

Working Pattern

• 3 Crew shift pattern: 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am, which alternates, operating over 5 days Mon-Fri.
• Expected to work the hours required to meet the demands of the site.
• Holiday cover on 12hr Shifts for 6 weeks spread over the year.
• Sick cover (12hrs) to be provided for the first four shifts of sickness.

Next steps

Click Apply via our website and upload your C.V.