Site Operative

ADM; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global nutrition company in Bristol is seeking a Relief Operative. This role involves supporting the Shift Miller, ensuring flour quality, and adhering to safety guidelines. Candidates should have experience in flour milling, strong interpersonal skills, and familiarity with Microsoft programs. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a modern work environment with attractive benefits.

Benefits

Subsidized health & fitness offers

Career advancement opportunities

Mental Health Aware training

Qualifications

• Experience working shifts in a flour mill.
• In the process of completing the nabim Flour Milling course.
• Experienced with Microsoft programmes (including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams).
• PLC programme knowledge would be advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Analyse the flour being milled and inform the Shift Miller if it is not in specification.
• Assist the Shift Miller in setting the mill and machinery to produce efficient output.
• Identify mechanically failing items of plant and report major issues.
• Ensure all food safety compliance requirements are maintained within the plant.
• Work within the Company Safety and Health guidelines.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong interpersonal skills

Experience working shifts in a flour mill

Knowledge of Microsoft programmes

PLC programming knowledge

Education

Completion of nabim Flour Milling course

Job description

Job Description

Your Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Relief Operative (Site Operative) in Avonmouth, Bristol. The main purpose of this role involves acting as Second Miller whenever required, including during instances when the Second Miller is covering the Shift Miller, undergoing training, or absent for any reason. Responsibilities include ensuring the mill consistently produces flour that meets specified quality parameters, adhering to food safety and hygiene guidelines within the plant, and working in compliance with the company’s Health and Safety policies. The position also requires assisting the Shift Miller during operations and preparing milling consumables as needed to support efficient production processes. The successful candidate should be prepared to eventually transition to working shifts as part of their development within the role.

Your Responsibilities

• Analyse the flour being milled and inform the Shift Miller if it is not in specification.
• Analyse bulk flour loads during transfer and prepare certificates as required.
• Analysed other products and stocks as required.
• Operate the weighbridge when required.
• Operate the silo wheat transfer when required.
• Assist the Shift Miller in setting the mill and screenroom machinery to the settings laid down in the QSS or, if not specified, to the setting that produces the most efficient mill output.
• Identify mechanically failing items of plant. Carry out minor repairs or report major ones to the engineering department.
• Undertake sifter repairs as necessary.
• Identify shortcomings within the plant and suggest improvements.
• Hand over to the next shift in a proper and clean state and communicate any unusual situations to the next Second Miller.
• Work within the Company Safety and Health guidelines and promote the policy.
• Ensure all food safety compliance requirements are maintained within the plant.
• Instruct and support contractors on site as required.
• Support the Shift Miller as required.

Your Profile

• Experience working shifts in a flour mill.
• In the process of completing the nabim Flour Milling course.
• Experienced with Microsoft programmes (including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams).
• PLC programme knowledge would be advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented.

Your Future Perspective

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models.
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. To assist with this all colleagues are able to join our Women’s and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network. As well as the company wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee.
• Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
• An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers.
• ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life.
• Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave.
• ADM are an advocate of having a workforce who are aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters to the business will be enrolled in ‘Mental Health Aware’ training within three months of joining the business.

Learn more about ADM at www.adm.com and www.4flour.co.uk.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity at our company to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within our business. To assist with this the Company has established a UK Diversity forum to support participation of underrepresented groups in the workplace. If you feel this job is for you, unlock your potential and apply now online informing us about your earliest possible entry date and salary expectation. By applying for this position, you agree to ADM’s privacy notice.

Including You

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.