Production Operative

Britvic Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Life assurance & income protection

Pension

Free product issued

Wellbeing support

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Britvic Ireland, part of the Carlsberg Group, is hiring a Production Operative for its Dublin site. You’ll operate and maintain manufacturing equipment, support quality checks, and drive continuous improvement using lean methods to help the site achieve its performance targets.

The role is an initial 18-month fixed-term contract. Requirements include Leaving Certificate, Basic Hygiene Certificate, and experience with SAP and EWM, plus a proactive team player with good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced consumer goods environment is desirable.
• Ability to apply lean manufacturing techniques and continuous improvement.
• Understanding of health, safety and environment practices in manufacturing.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Forklift license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment according to best practices and safety regulations.
• Provide production service across the site, including maintenance scheduling and breakdown response.
• Monitor production lines and perform quality checks.
• Record quality assurance data in information systems promptly.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence.
• Maintain world-class performance standards using KPIs including OEE.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

HSE applications

Communication & teamwork

Forklift license

Education

Leaving Certificate

Basic Hygiene Certificate

Tools

SAP

EWM

Job description

Date: 5 Oct 2026

Location

Dublin - Kylemore, Ireland, Dublin 10

Production Operative

At Britvic Ireland - Part of the Carlsberg Group, we're all about creating and sharing amazing soft drinks. Our iconic brands like Ballygowan, Club Orange, Miwadi, Energise, TK, and Cidona have been loved for generations. We also partner with PepsiCo to bring you favourites like Pepsi, 7UP, and Lipton. We're always innovating and evolving, staying true to our vision of being the most dynamic soft drinks company, creating a better tomorrow. With over 240 years of history, our brands are rooted in authenticity and heritage. Our success is driven by the passion of our people, and we foster an environment where everyone can thrive and grow and truly be themselves. As we embark on this exciting new chapter under the Carlsberg Group, our purpose remains clear: striving for perfection, focusing on research and innovation, listening to our consumers, and driving sustainability to make a positive impact on society.

Role Overview

Join our growing manufacturing team as a Production Operative where you'll play a vital role in achieving quality standards and contributing to site performance through effective equipment operation and maintenance. You'll drive continuous improvement using structured approaches including root cause problem solving and lean manufacturing techniques. At our company, we believe we are stronger together and offer genuine opportunities for career growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Please note this role is initially a 18 month Fixed Term Contract.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operating equipment according to best practices while complying with health and safety regulations and company policies
• Provide comprehensive production service across the site, including operating plant, performing maintenance schedules, and responding to breakdowns
• Monitoring production lines and conduct quality checks to ensure products meet established standards
• Performing necessary quality assurance analysis and update information systems in a timely manner
• Actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives and apply new skills to drive operational excellence
• Develop and maintain world-class performance standards using agreed KPIs including overall equipment effectiveness

What We’re Looking For

A passionate individual and team player who has:

• Ideally have direct manufacturing operational experience in a fast-paced consumer goods environment
• Working knowledge of SAP & EWM systems
• Sound understanding of manufacturing processes and HSE applications
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• Forklift license preferred

Education/Qualifications

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent
• Basic Hygiene Certificate

What you can expect & you’ll be well-rewarded with:

• Competitive salary, generous annual leave
• Life assurance & income protection
• Pension (5% employee / 10% employer)
• Free product issued
• Volunteering & wellbeing support
• Inclusive and supportive culture, Fairness and representation
• Ways of working that build inclusivity & Champion diversity at every level

Our Growth Culture

What if your own growth could spark something bigger - for your team, your community, and the world around you? What if curiosity, courage, and care weren’t just values on a poster, but the way we actually work together every day? This is the kind of culture we’re building.

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