Site Operator

Carrs Billington Agriculture (Sales) Ltd.; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Sick pay

Pension scheme

Staff discount

Job summary

Carrs Billington Agriculture (Sales) Ltd. in Lancaster is seeking a hands-on Site Operator to keep our Mill and adjacent operations running safely and efficiently.

You’ll work across the Mill, Weighbridge, Warehouse and production plants, adapting to the day’s needs and upholding high standards of safety and housekeeping. The role requires practical experience in manufacturing or farming environments, basic IT literacy, good numeracy and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy manufacturing or agricultural environments.
• Ability to learn new IT systems and basic IT literacy.
• A proactive, flexible approach and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Strong numeracy and basic mechanical skills.
• Good communication with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Operate across site areas (Mill, Weighbridge, Bulk Out-loading, Warehouse, Blends Plant, Coarse Mix Plant, Bag Warehouse) as required.
• Ensure safety, compliance, cleanliness and UFAS accreditation.
• Perform safety checks on machinery and report issues.
• Maintain stock control and stock rotation.
• Adhere to safety, health and environmental policies.
• Report maintenance issues promptly.
• Support site management with documentation and reporting.

Skills

Manufacturing/agri experience

IT literacy

Proactive & flexible

Can-do attitude

Numeracy

Mechanical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Ready to roll up your sleeves and play a key part in keeping our Lancaster Mill moving? We’re looking for a reliable, practical and hands‑on Site Operator to join our busy operational team. From the Mill, Weighbridge, Bulk Out-loading, warehousing and our production plants, no two days will be quite the same. If you’re flexible, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team that gets the job done, we’d love to hear from you

About Us

Every day we provide rural and agricultural communities with the support they need to succeed. Whether they are after a healthier herd or flock, increased yields, faster growth rates, a decent return on their land or even just a helping hand. We have the people, products, and services to help our customers get from where they are now to where they want to be. This is why every role at Carr’s Billington is hugely important to our shared success and why we welcome talent from across all different backgrounds to work across our retail, feed, machinery, fuel and central support divisions.

Carr’s Billington Agriculture is a subsidiary company of The Billington Group, who are also the proud owner of Criddle & Co., English Provender Company.

The Job

• As a Site Operator, you’ll play a key role in keeping our Lancaster Mill running safely, efficiently and effectively. You’ll work flexibly across all operational areas of the site, including the Mill, Weighbridge, Bulk Out-loading, Warehouse, Blends Plant, Coarse Mix Plant and Bag Warehouse, depending on the needs of the business. You’ll operate plant and machinery that you have been trained and authorised to use, while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, cleanliness and housekeeping throughout the site.
• Take responsibility for ensuring that all operating instructions and procedures are followed so that plant and machinery is operated at optimum efficiency and finished product meets the quality and safety hazards standards specified.
• Undertake mill, Warehouse and Yard cleaning duties where necessary to ensure the site meets the high standards required to maintain UFAS accreditation.
• To ensure that the documentation for all area is completed in accordance with UFAS and trading standards legislation.
• Take ownership of carrying out safety checks on machinery and ensure that these are documented and report in the event of any issues in line with company procedures.
• Take a proactive approach to raising concerns regarding quality / service / environmental and feed safety issues.
• Working closely with colleagues ensure that the health and safety of yourself and others working across the mill is prioritised and where there are any concerns these should be reported accordingly.
• To support the site management team with stock control and stock rotation in line with warehousing principles.
• Take responsibility for reporting mill maintenance issues that require attention immediately.
• Adhere to Company and Group policies and procedures, including but not limited to those relating to Safety, Health and Environmental.
• To ensure all relevant legislation and approved codes of practice, are adhered to in respect of ongoing compliance, including but not limited to UFAS, FIAS, & NOPS assurance schemes.
• Maintain flexibility in shifts and coverage to support operational demand.
• Ensure visitors, drivers and contractors comply with site safety rules.
• Ensure legal and company requirements, including site security protocols, are followed.
• Report hazardous situations or feed safety concerns immediately.
• Lead by example in PPE use, safe behaviours and UFAS/HACCP/Health & Safety compliance.

Essential

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALITIES REQUIRED

• Experience working in a busy manufacturing and/or agricultural environment.
• Basic level of IT literacy and ability to learn new systems.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.
• A 'can do' attitude with the ability to work using your own initiative and as part of a team.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with key internal stakeholders.

Desirable

• PCS experience.
• Experience of working in an animal feed mill.
• Hold FLT licence.

Benefits

• An attractive salary package.
• Annual salary reviews in September each year.
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave.
• Opportunity to work for a well‑established family‑owned business with ambitions for growth and innovation.

Your Health

• Health Assured: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling and health and wellbeing advice.
• Sick pay: Generous company sick pay entitlement.
• Health Cash Plan: A health cash plan allowing colleagues to claim back money spent on everyday health care such as optical, dental, physiotherapy and much more.

Your Lifestyle

• Staff Discount: Colleagues are eligible for a generous staff discount on selected products at our Country Stores.
• Cycle to work scheme: A salary sacrifice scheme saving you tax on the purchase of a new bicycle and associated equipment.
• Flexible life assurance and critical illness cover: Choose to increase the level of life assurance cover already provided to you by the company or add critical illness cover, all at preferential rates.
• My Savings Hub: Access to an exclusive member's discount website with over 3,500 brands where you can save money and earn cashback on spends from grocery shopping to holidays.
• Salary finance benefits: Savings schemes, preferential rate loans and wage advances all through payroll as well as tools for financial education.

Your Future

• Pension: Enrolment into the Company pension scheme after 3 months of employment.
• Training & Development: Role specific training and ongoing training and development opportunities identified through our annual appraisal process.