Manufacturing & Production Operator
Join the team at Tate & Lyle and operate in a high‑speed dry powder processing facility. The role focuses on producing food stabilisers, maintaining the highest food quality, and ensuring the utmost safety and environmental standards at all times.
Role Purpose
To manufacture food stabilisers to meet customer requirements while maintaining strict EHSQ compliance, reporting near misses, and highlighting any machine issues that could affect performance.
Responsibilities
* Operate and inspect machinery, perform pre‑inspections, and ensure safety & food systems standards are upheld before startup.
* Operate forklift trucks in line with legislation, training, and housekeeping standards.
* Load batches onto in‑feed conveyors, dump, sieve, stitch, palletise, wrap, label, and sample products.
* Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work area and support teamwork and a strong work ethic.
* Accurately record production data on batch sheets, logs, weights, and metal detection sheets.
* Report any faults with plant equipment immediately and conduct safety audits (SBA) as per site schedule.
* Carry out responsibilities according to food safety, legal, and quality requirements so products are fit for human consumption.
* Adhere to all environmental and health & safety policies, reporting any violations.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.
Skills And Experience Required
* Good understanding of machinery and processes.
* Experience and knowledge of food safety requirements and HACCP.
* Level 2 Food Handling Qualification.
* Desirable knowledge of FSSC 22200 and HACCP food processing principles.
* Strong processing and problem‑solving skills.
* Positive attitude, commitment, and ability to follow policies and procedures.
What We Can Offer You
* 36.75 hours per week Monday – Friday.
* £24,769.21 per annum with a 10% shift premium bonus.
* 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
* Private Medical Insurance, Company Pension, Life Insurance.
* Company Share Save Scheme.
* Free on‑site parking.
Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
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