Job Description
Blending Technician
Location: Silloth
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Salary: £27,768 + Excellent Benefits
About the Role
As a Blending Plant Operator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that flour is produced, transferred, and prepared for bulk, tote, or packing operations safely, efficiently, and on time. You’ll collaborate closely with Millers, Quality, and Engineering teams to uphold our rigorous food safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate across departments to ensure flour readiness for packing or loading
* Support process improvements and suggest practical efficiencies
* Test flour to required frequencies and manage flour specifications with the Quality Manager
* Perform and record all Food Safety CCP checks (Magnets/Metal Detectors, Sieve Inspections)
* Accurately log ingredient usage and manage ingredient stock rotation using D365
* Maintain cleanliness of the blending plant in line with the cleaning schedule
What We're Looking For
* Experience in a manufacturing environment (food sector preferred)
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* A proactive team player who can also work independently
* Good record-keeping and data management abilities
* Flexible with working hours to support process continuity
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* Enhanced holiday entitlement
* Company sick pay
* Life insurance and health cash plans
* Family-friendly policies
* EV/ULEV car scheme and cycle to work scheme
Be part of a company that is committed to excellence, innovation, and ethical practice. Apply now and help us continue setting the standard in the milling industry.