Trainee Miller

Allied Bakeries; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading flour milling company in England is seeking a Trainee Miller to join their experienced team in Tilbury. The role involves ensuring high-quality production, conducting safety checks, and supporting the mill operations. Applicants should have a minimum of 3 G.C.S.E.’s, be computer literate, and hold relevant qualifications such as NABIM Modules. This position offers a great opportunity for professional development in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 G.C.S.E’s including Maths and English or equivalent.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Qualified in NABIM Modules 1-4, with further qualifications to be achieved.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Mill Food / Feed Safety Checks including HACCP Critical Control Points.
• Flour blending to specification while minimizing waste.
• Monitor Mill processes in the control room and rectify faults.
• Support laboratory with QA checks to maintain product quality.
• Contribute to internal and external audits ensuring cleanliness.

Skills

Flour blending

Monitoring mill processes

Quality assurance checks

Good Milling Practice checks

Strong stakeholder communication

Education

Minimum 3 G.C.S.E’s (Including Maths and English)

NABIM Qualified Modules 1-4

Level 3 HACCP

Tools

WinCos

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview of role

Company : Allied Mills

Role : Trainee Miller

Hours : 41.6p / week (rotating days and nights)

Location : Tilbury, Essex

We have a great opportunity for a Trainee Miller to join an experienced team, providing a first‑class service at our flour mill in Tilbury. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of consistently high‑quality products, in a safe, efficient and cost‑effective environment; with a focus on developing personal knowledge in all aspects of milling, mill performance and product quality whilst supporting all aspects of production from wheat intake to bulk products dispatch / packing; working to AM Milling best practice at all times.

Key Accountabilities

• Carry out Mill Food / Feed Safety Checks which include the HACCP Critical Control Points (CCPs).
• Flour blending to specification, minimising waste and remix of products and in line with company QFFS standards and policies.
• Monitor all Mill processes in the control room using WinCos and respond to, rectify (first fix) and report all faults.
• Support laboratory with out of hours QA checks to maintain product quality.
• Actively contribute to site standards and respective internal and external audits. Ensuring a clean as you go approach at all times.
• Maintain product quality, plant capacity, hygiene and cleaning in mill areas.
• Contribute to the sites Continuous Improvement Agenda, identifying focus areas to improve.
• To operate to procedures as defined within site quality, environmental and health and safety systems and standards. Demonstrating the ‘Safety First’ approach at all times.
• Flour production to specification, minimising waste and remix of products and in line with company QFFS standards and policies.
• Liaising with the Day Miller and Engineers to carry out milling and maintenance activities; identifying and rectifying any plant / process defects through regular inspections.
• Work closely with Technical to monitor quality through lab analysis.
• To establish and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders including; Technical, Engineering, Distribution, Warehouse.
• Support the miller in carrying out Good Milling Practice checks. (in process check logs)
• Support the Miller with the daily running of the Mills, including production planning.

The Right Person

A minimum of 3 G.C.S.E’s (Including Maths and English) or equivalent.

Computer literate including Word, Excel, Outlook.

NABIM Qualified Modules 1- 4 (5 – 7 to be achieved in role).

Level 3 HACCP.

Knowledge of BRC & AIB Standards.

Buhler milling qualification and IOSH Managing Safely is desirable.