Process Operator - Edinburgh (Nightshift)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biscuit manufacturer is seeking a Biscuit Manufacturing Operative. The role involves mixing raw materials, baking, and handling equipment. Applicants must be at least 18, demonstrate right to work in the UK, and possess numeracy and literacy skills. Hygiene training is provided. Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment focused on quality and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Demonstrate right to work in the UK.
• Training provided for hygiene principles.

Responsibilities

• Mix raw materials, bake, and operate second-process equipment.
• Check programme and recipe sheets.
• Monitor product standards and maintain chocolate supply.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Understanding of hygiene principles in food manufacturing

Job description

About us

Reed is recruiting on behalf of Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC UK). FBC UK bakes some of the UK's most popular biscuits, including brands like Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodgers, and Rocky. The company was formed from a merger of Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits, two leading UK biscuit manufacturers. FBC UK is committed to its people and aims to become the UK market leader in biscuits.

The role

This position involves biscuit manufacturing, including mixing raw materials, baking, and second-process operations such as chocolate enrobing.

Key accountabilities

• Check programme/oven profiles and recipe sheets
• Ensure correct programme entry into the computerised system
• Refill hoppers and prepare pre-mix batches
• Verify all guards are fitted and ingredients are ready before downloading recipes
• Monitor webs and tracking, report faults
• Set up and operate equipment such as rotary moulder, baking oven, cream mixing, and chocolate enrober, making adjustments as needed
• Maintain chocolate supply and monitor product standards
• Record colour standards and control sheets accurately
• Keep work area and equipment clean and tidy

Skills & experience

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to demonstrate right to work in the UK
• Numerate, literate, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of hygiene principles in food manufacturing (training provided)