Production Operative

Overview Our client is a successful global beverages brand currently operating in Dubai and South Africa and who opened its UK production plant in 2017, operating both PET and Canning lines. Every employee plays a vital role in our success and is supported by a positive can-do attitude and culture. Working as an efficient and proactive technical operations team that delivers quality products, this is a dual role covering process and production areas Main Responsibilities * Operating within the production lines or process area (or part of), as per the agreed production plan, including: replenishing of raw materials, manufacture of syrup or finished products, carrying out product change-overs, carrying-out CIPs, etc. * Liaising with the engineering and quality teams to ensure the lines are running to optimise output whilst maintaining quality. * Ensuring products are manufactured to the specified process conditions at all times, and for carrying out and recording quality control checks on intermediates and finished goods products. * Monitor the performance of the production line and/or process area, included recording of data (OEE, rejects, etc). Responsible for escalating any performance issues that they cannot resolve to ensure performance losses are kept to a minimum. * Undertake autonomous maintenance tasks as instructed or in partnership with the engineering team, including lubrication. * Ensuring working area complies with hygiene and cleanliness standards at all times, including completion of hygiene audits. * Complying with site safety rules, as well as all other safety, quality and environmental requirements relevant to their work area. * Responsible for reporting hazardous workplace conditions. * Performing inventory checks as requested. * Contributes to continuous improvement activities. Skills, Knowledge & Experience * Previous experience of working in a manufacturing/production role in a goods manufacturing environment, ideally in food or drinks manufacturing. * Previous experience of working with packaging machinery and/or process equipment. * High level of numeracy. * Fluent English speaker, with proficiency in reading, writing and speaking. * Good time and organisation skills. * Ideally previous working knowledge of food safety methodologies (HACCP), and other relevant standards for quality, safety and environment. * Ideally hold a Certificate in Food Safety Level 1 or Level 2. * Ideally hold a forklift truck license (not essential). Personal Attributes * Team player, with good communication skills. * High level of initiative, and the ability to reach beyond the formal scope of their role to contribute to the team success. * Excellent attention to detail – both practically (to monitor the line and for change-overs) and quality control paperwork. * Ability to perform and thrive in an intense fast paced environment. * Flexible and agile to meet the needs of the business * The ability to work quickly and methodically Please note, if successful within your application, your employment will be based upon a 4 day working pattern, primarily Tuesday to Friday, from 6:00am to 4:00pm. However, please note due to the continued growth in sales and productivity you may be required to move onto a shift rotation of earlys / lates. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now! Job Type: Salary: £27,500 starting salary with additional shift premium where applicable 33 days holiday per year Pension & Death in Service Pension