Team Member

Carlsberg; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Northampton is seeking a Team Member / Shift Operator to efficiently operate brewing and processing equipment. This full-time role involves maintaining hygiene standards, solving production issues, and improving processes. Candidates should have experience in a fast-moving production environment and be IT literate. The position offers a competitive salary with a range of benefits including product allowances and bonuses.

Benefits

Product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic choices

Company bonus scheme

Life Assurance

Access to 24/7 GP services

Company pension contribution

Generous holiday (inc bank holidays & trading)

Access to a range of high street discounts

Qualifications

• Must have full UK working rights as sponsorship is not available.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting.
• Understanding of 'right first time' principles.

Responsibilities

• Operate brewing and processing plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness during shifts.
• Drive health, safety, and environmental improvements.

Skills

Experience in a fast-moving production environment

IT literacy (QC/SPC, Word, Excel)

Knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental considerations

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Team Member / Shift Operator

Location: Northampton

Full Time – 6 Month FTC

Shifts: 4 on 4 off

Salary and Benefits: Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:

• Product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic choices
• Company bonus scheme
• Life Assurance
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Company pension contribution
• Generous holiday (inc bank holidays & trading)
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic’s brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Ice Tea and Rockstar Energy.

With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 6 production facilities and 16 logistics depots servicing customers up and down the UK. As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed.

Key Accountabilities

• Operate brewing and processing plant equipment safely and efficiently, following all standard operating procedures.
• Deliver production plans, sampling schedules, service level agreements, and key performance targets.
• Take ownership of problem‑solving, process optimisation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and housekeeping, ensuring equipment and work areas are clean during and after each shift.
• Drive health, safety, and environmental improvements across the operation.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues and internal/external customers through effective communication and teamwork.
• Perform Cleaning, Inspection and Lubrication (CIL) tasks and support maintenance teams with routine and breakdown activities.
• Operate plant for raw material intake, milling, mashing, wort separation, boiling, fermentation, and filtration to deliver right‑first‑time product quality.
• Participate in Carlsberg Excellence and other continuous improvement initiatives to embed best practice.
• Provide shift cover for the Shift Brewing Manager when required, ensuring continuity of safe and efficient operations

Experience and Key Attributes

• Experience of working in a fast-moving production environment
• IT literacy (QC/SPC, Word, Excel)
• Have knowledge of the relevant Health, Safety & Environmental considerations
• Understanding of ‘right first time’ principles
• Full UK Working Rights – Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.

We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Application Process

We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business – with their incredible individual history’s, innovation of products and some of the UK’s most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.