Production Operative (Fruit Process)

Acu-IT.net; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent dairy production company is seeking a Production Operative to join their Fruit Process department in Market Drayton. This role involves operating machinery, maintaining hygiene standards, and troubleshooting faults. Ideal candidates should have experience in food manufacturing, a strong mechanical aptitude, and good communication skills. Offering a competitive salary, annual bonus, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with progression opportunities

5% annual bonus

282 hours of annual holiday

Company pension & life assurance

Discounts at over 800 retailers

Free uniform/PPE

Free yoghurts

Continuous training and career development

Qualifications

• Experience in production machinery and technical processing, ideally in food manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical aptitude essential.
• Basic Health & Safety knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing machinery in line with procedures.
• Support the business in meeting statutory duties.
• Achieve line/plant targets and minimise waste.
• Perform basic routine maintenance.

Skills

Experience in production machinery

Basic Food Hygiene knowledge

Mechanical Handling Equipment experience

Team player

Good communication skills

Job description

Company Description

Mller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Mller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocers Top 100 list of Britains Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.

Job Description

Join Mller as a Production Operative Fruit Process Department

Location: Market Drayton

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights)

Salary: Starting at £31,079, rising to £33,906 with training

Are you ready to be part of a globally recognised brand and contribute to the production of high-quality products? Mller is currently recruitingProduction Operativesto join ourFruit Process departmentat our Market Drayton site.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of our UK Manufacturing Operation, where youll play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards efficiently and safely.

What Youll Be Doing

• Operate manufacturing machinery in line with procedures
• Take a proactive approach to Health & Safety
• Support the business in meeting statutory duties
• Achieve line/plant targets and minimise waste
• Maintain hygiene and housekeeping standards
• Perform basic routine maintenance (mechanical aptitude essential)
• Identify and escalate quality concerns
• Troubleshoot faults and take corrective action
• Be flexible with work arrangements
  
  

What Were Looking For

• Experience in production machinery and technical processing (ideally in food manufacturing)
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety knowledge
• Mechanical Handling Equipment experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude (essential)
• Team player with good communication skills
  
  

Whats In It For You?

• Competitive salary with progression opportunities
• 5% annual bonus
• 282 hours of annual holiday
• Company pension & life assurance (x2)
• Mller Rewards discounts at over 800 retailers
• Free uniform/PPE
• Free yoghurts!
• Continuous training and career development
  
  

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Apply now atwww.mullercareers.co.uk

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