Packaging Operative

Rashleigh Arms; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% discount on food & drink

50% discount on accommodation

Fantastic training & careerdevelopment

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company bonus scheme

Westfield Health cash plan

Westfield Rewards

Free Parking

Job summary

St Austell Brewery is expanding its Packaging team at the Hare Brewery Production site in Warmley, Bristol, producing Korev, Tribute and Proper Job on automated bottling and canning lines.

This skilled production role requires hands-on operation, adherence to procedures, and active problem solving. You will work with Brewing, Engineering, Quality and Distribution, in a small, collaborative packaging shift team to meet safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience on a production or manufacturing line (food & drink, FMCG, pharmaceuticals or similar).
• Experience in an environment with formal quality standards (BRC, ISO, SALSA or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of process-driven working and health & safety.
• Ability to identify problems on the line and respond logically.
• Confidence communicating within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Operate on modern, automated bottling and canning lines at pace in a quality-critical environment.
• Handle hands-on production equipment, follow strict procedures, and participate in on-line problem solving.
• Collaborate with Brewing, Engineering, Quality and Distribution as part of the wider brewery operations.
• Communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and take responsibility within a small packaging shift team.
• Carry out format and product changeovers and work to SOPs, safety standards and quality systems.

Skills

Production line experience

Quality standards (BRC/ISO/SALSA)

Process-driven working

Line problem solving

Team communication

Job description

There's never been a better time to join us. As demand continues to grow we are continuing to expand our brewing and packaging teams to support this exciting period of growth.

We have an exciting opportunity within our Packaging team at the Hare Brewery Production site in Warmley, Bristol. This role sits within our Bottling & Canning operations, producing our award-winning beers including Korev, Tribute and Proper Job.

Important:

This is a skilled production role within a manufacturing environment. It is not suitable for individuals who are new to production work and candidates with Warehouse-only experience without production line exposure (e.g. order picking, dispatch, goods-in/out), are also unlikely to be suitable.

The role:

You will be working on modern, automated bottling and canning lines, operating at pace in a controlled, quality-critical manufacturing environment. The role requires hands-on involvement with production equipment, adherence to strict procedures, and active participation in problem solving on the line.

You will work closely with Brewing, Engineering, Quality and Distribution, making this a key operational role within the wider brewery. This role suits someone who is already comfortable working on a production line and understands the demands of a manufacturing setting, including, monitoring and operating automated machinery, responding to line stoppages and quality issues, carrying out format and product changeovers and working to defined SOPs, safety standards and quality systems. Our packaging shift team is relatively small, so the ability to communicate clearly, collaborate effectively and take responsibility is essential.

Working Patterns

You will be required to work Monday to Friday on an alternating 2-shift pattern:

• 6:00am - 2:30pm
• 1:30pm - 10:00pm

About You:

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Previous experience working on a production or manufacturing line (e.g. food & drink, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, or similar)
• Experience working in an environment with formal quality standards (BRC, ISO, SALSA or equivalent)
• A strong understanding of process-driven working and health & safety
• The ability to identify problems on the line and respond logically
• Confidence communicating within a small team

Desirable (But Not Essential)

• Experience operating and changing formats on automated packaging equipment
• Fork Lift Truck licence (training available for the right candidate)

Important:

Individuals who are new to production work and candidates with warehouse-only experience/no production line exposure (e.g. order picking, dispatch, goods-in/out), are unlikely to be suitable.

The benefits

• 30% discount on food & drink within the managed estate & visitors centre
• 50% discount on accommodation within the managed estate
• Fantastic training & career development opportunities.
• Pension Scheme - 4% Employee and Employer. Can increase to 5% if required.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Westfield Health cash plan - Claim money back for Dental, Eye Care, Physio etc
• Westfield Rewards - Shopping rewards
• Free Parking

Additional Information

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer. We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we'll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won't be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.

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