Process Plant Operator - Nights

Greencore; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturer of cooking sauces and pickles in the UK, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring production efficiency. This position offers the opportunity to work night shifts, manage product changeovers, and communicate with team coordinators to maintain quality standards. With a focus on development and training, you will be supported in your career growth while enjoying competitive pay and benefits. This is an exciting chance to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to producing high-quality products for major retailers.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Holidays

Pension Scheme (up to 8% matched)

Life Insurance (up to 4x salary)

Company Share Save Scheme

Employee Discount Platform

Wellbeing Centre Access

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of tubes is beneficial.
• Training in cleaning chemicals and HACCP can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Set up tubular heat exchangers for line start-up.
• Monitor cooking processes and make adjustments for correct temperatures.
• Report faults using Mainsaver software.

Skills

Numeracy Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Tools

Mainsaver Software

Job description

Night Shift Details

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 17:00 - 05:00 (rotating to Wednesday, Thursday, Friday after 6 weeks)

About Selby

At Selby, we employ over 750 colleagues. We are the UK's leading manufacturer of private label cooking sauces and pickles, serving customers since 1914. We produce over 160 million units annually across 600 product lines for clients like Morrisons, Tesco, and Asda.

Pay Rates

Overtime is after 36 hours/week x1.25

Night shift rate: £18.36/hour

Role Responsibilities

• Set up tubular heat exchangers for line start-up
• Perform product changeovers and caustic washouts as needed
• Manage metal detector reject waste
• Prepare for line start-up: return pigging spheres, check pipe work, adjust heat exchanger settings, liaise with Sauce Cooking Coordinator to ensure product readiness
• Communicate with the Sauce Cooking Coordinator regarding potential issues
• Execute product changeovers, including cleaning and transferring products efficiently
• Monitor cooking processes and make adjustments for correct temperatures
• Complete relevant documentation and sign-off on product waste
• Assist in improving line efficiencies based on production plans
• Report faults using Mainsaver software
• Resolve minor mechanical and procedural issues

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is advantageous
• Knowledge of tubes is beneficial
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Effective communication with team members and supervisors
• Flexibility, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Training in cleaning chemicals and HACCP can be provided
• Understanding of processes and quality standards

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Holidays
• Pension scheme (up to 8% matched)
• Life insurance (up to 4x salary)
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Employee discount platform
• Wellbeing Centre access

We support your development through on-the-job training and career growth opportunities.