Production Operator

Deeside Cereals; Weston-super-Mare; In loco; GBP 27.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Discretionary Bonus

Pension

Annual leave 16 days

Salary review

Sick pay

Long service

Life assurance

Staff discount

Weetastars rewards

Health surveillance

Free parking

Descrizione del lavoro

Deeside Cereals is seeking a Production Operator to join our Production team at Deeside. You will support weekly production, manage raw materials and packaging, and ensure smooth operation of the production line.

Working full-time, you will follow GMP standards, contribute to food safety, and complete required safety checks daily. The role requires basic English and Maths, and prior experience in food manufacturing is helpful. Competitive salary and benefits available.

Competenze

• A good standard of general education is required in English & Maths.
• A sound working knowledge of the food industry with experience of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• A forklift truck (FLT) licence is an advantage for handling materials and waste.

Mansioni

• Ensure weekly production targets can be met by the plant.
• Maintain a steady supply of raw materials and packaging to the line.
• Adjust production line machinery to maximise efficiency.
• Order correct volumes of materials from Warehouse to meet daily plans.
• Complete documentation on production output, quality, and usage figures.
• Induct new/temporary operators allocated to the team.

Conoscenze

English & Maths

GMP experience

FLT licence

Descrizione del lavoro

Production Operator

Department: Production

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Deeside

Reporting To: Paul Owen

Compensation: £30,344.56 / year

Description

VALUES & CULTURE:

• Right Thing, Right Way

  We strive for 100% safety in every sense - for our people, partners, products & the plant. Our consumers & customers are at the heart of our choices, and we get up stream to fix things properly, rather than short lived solutions.

• We Own It

  We treat the business as if it were our own. We make honest & constructive feedback part of the day to day and own the difficult conversations. We take calculated risks, own the outcome and go again if we need to.

• Win Together

  We recognise & respect the power of diversity in our team. Collaborating across sites & teams with effective, lasting relationships. We work hard together but have fun along the way and celebrate whatever the score.

• Great Work at Pace

  We prioritise what makes the difference and do it brilliantly as we have high standards. When we pick up the pace on the big stuff we get their faster. We do what we say we’re going to do , whatever bump in the road we face.

• Always Improving

  We’re agile & innovative to find simpler and better ways of doing things. We embrace & experiment with changes to build a better Weetabix. We’re curious about how organisations may do things better & take action on what we learn

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

The preparation, processing and packing of raw materials into finished products

The Recipe

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that the plant can complete weekly production
• Maintain a constant supply of raw materials/ingredients and packaging to the production line
• Make adjustments to the plant production line machinery and equipment to ensure that maximum production levels are achieved in the most efficient way possible
• Responsibility for ordering the correct volumes of raw materials and packaging from the Warehouse to meet the daily production plan
• Completion of documentation relating to production output levels, quality of finished product and material usage figures
• Indirect responsibility for the induction of new and temporary operators allocated to the production team
• Responsibility for production line adjustments, changeovers, strip downs and re-assembly when changing over product
• Directly responsible for ensuring that the production line is maintained in a proper and satisfactory condition in order to meet the weekly production plan
• Full responsibility for completion of all relevant safety checks prior to the commencement of the daily production plan
• Responsibility for the quality and quantity of the product being produced and packed and the relevant paperwork to support this
• Responsibility for ensuring that all finished product specifications are complied with during the production period
• The job holder is expected to use initiative and judgement in identifying and correcting production faults and stoppages
• The job holder is expected to use initiative and judgement in ordering a constant supply of raw materials and packaging from the Warehouse in order to maintain continuous production runs
• The job holder is expected to use initiative and judgement in communicating with QA and Engineering when problems arise
• The job holder is required to do all tasks considered as relevant by their line manager
• Responsible for Food Safety, Quality and Legality

The Ingredients

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• A good standard of general education is required in English & Maths
• A sound working knowledge of the food industry with experience of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• A fork lift truck (FLT) licence is an advantage for the lifting and positioning of raw materials and packaging and the removal of waste finished product

Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)

Competitive Salary & Annual Flexible benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.

• Eligibility to join the Company's Discretionary Bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• 16 days annual leave increasing with service
• Annual Salary review
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Long Service Award Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover
• Discounted Staff Shop
• 'Weetastars' Recognition Scheme with Rewards
• A health surveillance medical every year (if required)

To support our employees, we also offer:

• Continued investment in your personal development
• We believe in balance, whether it's for family, rest or simply time for you. As well as your holiday entitlement, you can purchase up to 5 days of additional annual leave
• Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
• Heavily Subsidised Vending Service
• Free Parking on site

To learn more about life at Deeside Cereals, visit our careers page:

Deeside Cereals | Deeside Cereals Careers

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship.

We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support.