Operations Technician

Nestlé S.A.; Wirral; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Sincereal UK is seeking dedicated Operating Technicians to join our cereal production team at Bromborough. You will operate and monitor processing and packaging equipment to meet daily targets, while upholding food safety standards and quality.

This role involves shifts (days/nights), 42 hours per week, and potential discretionary annual bonus. We value teamwork, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, or food processing environment.
• Basic understanding of machinery operation.
• Willingness to work shifts and flexible hours.
• Experience in food manufacturing (preferably cereal or FMCG).
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, or food safety standards.
• Operational qualification (NVQ / Apprenticeship or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor cereal processing and packaging equipment.
• Meet daily output and performance targets.
• Perform start-up, changeovers and shutdowns per SOPs.
• Adjust machine settings to maintain product quality.
• Complete quality checks and record data.
• Follow HACCP, GMP and allergen controls.
• Maintain hygiene and housekeeping.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ / Apprenticeship

Job description

Employer: Sincereal UK Location: Bromborough

Salary: £37,499.00 per annum

Working pattern: 12 hour Shift (days/nights/weekends as per rota), average 42 hours per week

Some of our other fantastic benefits

• Potential, discretionary annual bonus

All Applicants must be over 18

Scope

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Operating Technicians to join our cereal production team.

The Operating Technician is responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of cereal production equipment. This role ensures that manufacturing processes run smoothly, meet production targets, and comply with food safety and quality standards.

Operating Technicians play a critical role in delivering consistent product quality while driving continuous improvement in safety, performance, and waste reduction.

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

Process and Packing Operations: Operate and monitor cereal processing and packaging equipment (e.g., cooking, extrusion, drying, coating, and packing lines).

• Ensure production runs efficiently to meet daily output and performance targets.
• Perform start-up, changeovers, and shutdowns in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Adjust machine settings to maintain product quality and process stability.

Quality & Food Safety: Complete quality checks in line with procedures, accurately record data, and elevate issues to ensure compliance. Follow all food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP, allergen controls).

• Conduct in-process quality checks and record results accurately.
• Identify and elevate any deviations in product quality or security.

Hygiene and Cleanliness: Maintain high housekeeping standards to meet hygiene requirements.

• Complete cleaning tasks in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Comply with GMP and hygiene requirements.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform basic maintenance and first-line fault diagnosis on equipment.
• Report and document equipment issues and downtime events.
• Support planned maintenance activities where required.

Health, Safety & Environment (SHE): Ensure safety of self and others by adhering to all safety procedures. Identify improvements, report incidents, and contribute to site SHE objectives.

• Wear PPE as required.
• Conduct behavioral safety observations
• Report hazards and incidents in line with safety procedures

Continuous Improvement: Contribute problem-solving, share feedback, and participate in improvement initiatives to reduce waste.

• Suggest and implement improvements to processes, efficiency, and quality.
• Participate in team meetings and performance reviews.

Documentation & Reporting: Follow SOPs and TPM methodology and safely operate equipment to produce breakfast cereal.

• Accurately complete production records, checklists, and logs.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as output, waste, and downtime.
• Ensure full traceability of materials and finished goods.

Teamwork: Contribute to a high performing team culture

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure effective shift handovers in a 24/7 environment.
• Support colleagues by sharing knowledge and contributing to skills development.

Key Measures of Success (KPIs)

Safety

• Safety compliance (%) – PPE, procedures followed
• Safety observations completed

Quality

• Defect rate / scrap % (per shift or line)
• Customer complaints linked to line
• Process parameter adherence (within spec %)

Productivity

• Output vs target
• Labour productivity
• OEE

Engagement

• Skill matrix coverage %
• Attendance and punctuality
• Absence %

Example of shift pattern

Example is : x2 days, x3 nights x4 days off, x3 days, x2 nights x5 days off , x2days, x2 nights x5 days off

And repeat

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow procedures and compliance standards rigorously
• Basic IT skills for recording production data
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

Qualifications & Training

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, or food processing environment
• Basic understanding of machinery operation
• Willingness to work shifts and flexible hours
• Experience in food manufacturing (preferably cereal or FMCG)
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, or food safety standards
• Operational qualification (NVQ / Apprenticeship or equivalent)

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.

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.