Production Team Operative - FLT

Refresco; Ripon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime premium

Annual bonus

Staff events funded by company

Salary review

Cheers benefits

On-site shop discounts

Enhanced holiday allowance

Pension

Life assurance

Referral bonus

Free on-site parking

Canteen & social areas

Grocery Aid access

Job summary

Refresco Pontefract is recruiting for a Production Team Operative (FLT) in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art site. The role focuses on running production lines, performing safety and quality checks, and supporting continuous improvement while working a 42-hour week on 3 on/3 off days and nights.

You will need a valid Counterbalance forklift licence, GMP compliance, and a collaborative approach to meet targets. Refresco offers extensive benefits and a clear career path.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Counterbalance forklift licence.
• Experience with GMP and good housekeeping.
• Ability to perform safety and quality checks and record results.
• Audits readiness and basic maintenance understanding.

Responsibilities

• Operate production lines and associated systems safely to keep production on track.
• Carry out quality checks and record results, reporting non-conformances.
• Work in a team to achieve site targets and customer service levels.
• Contribute to meeting production targets and efficiency improvements.
• Operate counterbalance FLT and support equipment as required.

Skills

Health & safety

Safety checks

Quality checks

GMP

Team handover

Tools

Counterbalance forklift licence

Job description

Join Refresco Pontefract as a Production Team Operative - FLT for an exciting, fast-paced environment with ample growth opportunities. As a Production Team Operative, you’ll play a vital role in crafting some of the world's most beloved beverages at our UK’s largest, state-of-the-art Pontefract site. Our dedication to sustainability and innovation ensures a rewarding career path with chances for personal and professional growth, all while making a constructive impact on both the industry and the environment.

About The Role

P2 Production Team Operative (FLT)

Salary - £31,833.65 inclusive of shift allowance

42 hours - Shift pattern of 3 on 3 off days and nights

Permanent

Your main tasks and duties will be –

Performing all duties within the Production department within the Factory to ensure the effective running of process/production lines and associated systems/equipment and being audit ready at all times.

• Operating equipment/machinery and supporting the operation of equipment/machinery undertaking fault finding, changeovers, asset care, and basic machine maintenance activities.
• Complete quality checks and record results, reporting any non-conformances.
• Work as part of a team to ensure site achieves targets and customer service.
• Contribute to meeting team and company-wide production targets, which make a real difference to our business and our customers.
• Operation of counterbalance Double handler FLT.

What’s in it for you?

• Premium overtime rate (1.5x of your basic salary)
• Annual bonus
• Access to events which are funded by the company
• Annual salary review
• Access to ‘Cheers!’ our online benefits platform for all Refresco colleagues
• On site staff shop with discounts on your favourite drink’s
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• The chance to earn a bonus for referring friends and family.
• Free, on-site parking and vending canteen and social areas.
• Access to Grocery Aid - a support service offering financial, legal, wellbeing and practical support, advice, and counselling - https://www.groceryaid.org.uk/

About You

For the role of a Production Team Operative we are looking for:

• Competency in Health & Safety Procedures.
• Competent at completing area/machine/equipment safety checks, immediately reporting any non-conformances, accidents, near misses or food safety concerns to supervisors and suggest corrective actions.
• Competent at completing quality checks and documentation.
• Compliant with GMP and good housekeeping.
• Completes effective handover with oncoming team member to provide an update on any safety, quality, people, delivery or cost issues arisen during working hours.

Please note that it is essential that you hold a valid and accredited Counterbalance licence for this position.

You will be part of a supportive team, led by Production Shift Manager, working with colleagues who will help you settle in, find your way around and show you the ropes.

You might think you don’t meet every single requirement mentioned in this advert. However, at Refresco we believe everyone has the potential to evolve and improve within their role.

About Refresco

Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass.

Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demand.

Refresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 13,500 employees.

There’s something unique about Refresco. Because while you may not recognise our name, you’re definitely familiar with our products. In North America and Europe, we bottle drinks for all famous retailers and big-name brands, from water bottles and fruit juices to sodas and sports drinks. We reach millions of people, enriching their lives every day with a moment of ‘me’ time, a moment of relaxation, bringing refreshment, enjoyment and fun. And we do it with something simple, but essential: refreshing drinks. Your drinks, on every table. From ‘Our drinks on every table’ to ‘Your drinks on every table’. What separates these sentences is just one letter. Minor detail? Major difference! Because you can make that difference. Refresco is looking for new colleagues to join our team and share the responsibility for billions of litres of drinks!

The Refresco Values are what has made us successful and will help us and you grow in the future. If you follow the Refresco Values, you can’t go wrong!

Find out more here: https://www.refresco.co.uk/uk/about/our-values

Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process.