Site Operative Team Leader

ADM; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in nutrition is seeking a Site Operative Team Leader in Avonmouth, Bristol. The role involves managing grain intake processes, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with health & safety standards. Candidates should have relevant safety qualifications, production environment experience, and strong leadership skills. This position offers excellent career opportunities and supports flexibility in work life balance.

Benefits

Subsidised health & fitness offers

Continuous learning opportunities

Diversity & inclusion programs

Qualifications

• Relevant formal qualifications in Safety & Health and HACCP level 3 in Food safety.
• Work experience in a production environment.
• Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform all silo duties related to wheat intake and freight out loading.
• Ensure food safety traceability within silo systems.
• Assist in the operation and control of plant equipment.

Skills

Relevant formal qualifications in Safety & Health

HACCP level 3 in Food safety

Work experience in a production environment

Leadership experience

Good communication skills

Job description

Your Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Site Operative Team Leader in Avonmouth, Bristol. The main purpose of this role is to work and lead a small team. The site operative role is multi‑functional, and the Leader will coordinate this resource. The main purpose is to control and manage the Grain Intake process, working to documented procedures to maintain a high standard of health & safety, food safety, equipment operation, hygiene, and quality. Training and daily supervision of the team and working to improve the efficiencies of the silo area is a primary role.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform all silo duties; from wheat intake, wheat transfer and out loading of products (Wheat feed). Learn the wheat testing routines within the TC lab.
• Competence level of weighbridge operation and accurate stock control records, assisting in problem solving deviations on stocks.
• Food safety traceability within the silo systems and the wider site to present documented findings in a timely manner.
• Assist the Millers in the operation and control of the plant equipment, mill operating systems, screen room and finished product handling.
• Ensure that the Master Sanitation Audit performance measures are met within the silo building, with the effective level of cleaning (liaison with Site Services Supervisor).
• Sampling and analysis of raw materials, internal stocks and finished products, as required to produce the quality of products as required by the company.
• Ensure that all work is performed with due diligence and in conformance of all current and future relevant legislation and company procedures.
• Conduct Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in accordance with company procedures and standards, lead this for the silo area.
• Assist the Millers and Process Technicians and conduct plant maintenance within the individuals’ skill base, to ensure that all plant is operating to its optimum.
• Ensuring milling downtime is minimised to ensure optimum plant efficiency.
• Training of the Site Operatives, from induction to competence levels then regular supervision and reviews.
• Identifying improvement ideas and cost saving opportunities.
• To build a strong personal development plan across departmental requirements to increase performance excellence across the site.

Your Profile

• Relevant formal qualifications in Safety & Health and HACCP level 3 in Food safety.
• Work experience in a production environment.
• Leadership experience.
• Working towards the full UK Flour Millers Exams.
• Good communication skills.

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, 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 subsidised 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.

#IncludingYou

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.

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