Production Operative

Britvic; Dublin; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Life assurance

Pension (5% employee / 10% employer)

Free product issued

Inclusive culture

Champion diversity

Job summary

Britvic Ireland, part of the Carlsberg Group, is recruiting a Production Operative to support the growing manufacturing team. You will operate equipment, perform maintenance tasks, and help maintain quality across the line.

The role emphasizes lean practices, root-cause problem solving, and adherence to health and safety standards, with a view to improving site performance.

The position is a fixed-term contract for 18 months with opportunities for growth within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manufacturing equipment and contributing to site performance.
• Knowledge of SAP and EWM for materials and warehouse management.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment per best practices while following health and safety rules.
• Provide production service across the site, perform maintenance schedules, respond to breakdowns.
• Monitor production lines and conduct quality checks to ensure standards.
• Perform quality assurance analyses and update information systems promptly.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and apply new skills.
• Develop and maintain performance standards using KPIs including OEE.

Skills

SAP & EWM systems

Lean manufacturing

HSE knowledge

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

Leaving Certificate

Basic Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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

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
• 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.