Plant Operative, Milling Process Technician
* Industry: FMCG Food processing
* Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
* Location: Harlow, Essex
* Salary: £40,000 PA, DOE
* Hours: 41.25 hours per week
* Shift Pattern: Two-weekly rotating shift cycle: Week 1: 06:00 – 14:15, Week 2: 13:45 – 22:00
Job Purpose:
To operate, monitor, and maintain cleaning plant / milling equipment within a fast-paced FMCG environment, ensuring efficient production of high-quality products while adhering to safety, hygiene, and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operate and monitor cleaning, milling machinery to process raw materials into finished goods.
* Adjust machine settings to maintain product specifications and optimise efficiency.
* Conduct routine checks and preventive maintenance to minimise downtime.
* Perform quality control tests (e.g., particle size, moisture content) and record results.
* Maintain accurate production logs and report any deviations or issues.
* Ensure compliance with HACCP, and other food safety standards.
* Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to troubleshoot and improve processes.
* Follow all health, safety, and hygiene protocols in the production area.
Skills & Qualifications:
* Technical qualification or equivalent experience in food manufacturing or milling operations.
* Knowledge of milling processes or cleaning plant environment in FMCG production environments.
* Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and process-related issues.
* Experience with PLC and SCADA System desirable
* Familiarity with food safety regulations and quality standards.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
* Good communication and teamwork skills.
* Forklift license or ability to operate material handling equipment (desirable).
Working Conditions:
* Shift-based work Monday to Friday (including early and late shifts).
* Weekend coverage may be required depending on business needs and will be distributed fairly across teams.
* Fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
* Production efficiency and yield.
* Compliance with quality and safety standards.
* Downtime reduction and maintenance effectiveness.
* Accuracy of documentation and reporting.